National Institute of Mental Health, Sri Lanka

01/10/2025

Today, we celebrate Children’s Day and Elders’ Day – two meaningful occasions that remind us of the value of both the young and the old in shaping a healthy, compassionate society.

👧 Children’s Day emphasizes the importance of protecting, nurturing, and empowering children. They represent the hope of tomorrow and deserve to grow in an environment filled with love, safety, education, and opportunities for positive mental health. Supporting their emotional well-being helps them develop resilience, creativity, and confidence for the future. 🌈

Elders’ Day recognizes the wisdom, guidance, and contributions of older generations. Our elders deserve dignity, respect, and care. Prioritizing their mental well-being through companionship, inclusion, and emotional support allows them to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. 🌿

✨ Together, these days remind us of one powerful truth:
“Respect our elders and protect our children.”
By valuing mental well-being across generations, we build stronger families, healthier communities, and a brighter future for all. 💙

11/09/2025

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10/09/2025

🌍💚 Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we stand together to raise awareness, break the silence, and spread hope. Every life matters, and every story is worth hearing. By understanding the global impact of su***de, we can work together to prevent it and support those in need.

Let’s create a world where reaching out for help is seen as a strength.

***dePreventionDay

09/09/2025

Su***de is a major public health challenge, claiming the lives of more than 720 000 people every year. Each life lost has profound social, emotional, and economic consequences, deeply affecting families, friends, workplaces, and entire communities around the world.

The triennial theme for World Su***de Prevention Day (2024–2026) is “Changing the Narrative on Su***de”. This theme calls on us all to challenge harmful myths, reduce stigma, and foster open, compassionate conversations about su***de. It is about shifting from silence and misunderstanding to openness, empathy, and support — creating environments where people feel able to speak up and seek help.

Changing the narrative also means driving systemic change. It calls for su***de prevention and mental health to be a priority in public policy, urging governments and institutions to take action. This includes developing and implementing evidence-based strategies, improving access to quality care, and ensuring that those in distress receive the support they need.

World Su***de Prevention Day (WSPD) was established in 2003 by the International Association for Su***de Prevention in partnership with the World Health Organization. Each year, on 10 September, WSPD focuses global attention on su***de prevention, uniting communities, organizations, and governments with the shared belief that su***des are preventable.

Source - World Health Organization ( WHO)

13/05/2025

New Year Celebration 2025
Organized by the Occupational Therapy Department & Rehabilitation Team on 25th of April, 2025

We celebrated the New Year with joy and inclusivity, bringing together both inpatient and community mental health service users. Consumers played a key role in planning, decision-making, and organizing the event — making it truly theirs.

Together in celebration, inclusion, and recovery!

12/05/2025

Today, we honor the heroes in white—our nurses—whose compassion, strength, and resilience form the backbone of healthcare across the globe.

At the National Institute of Mental Health, we witness every day how nurses go beyond duty, offering not just clinical care, but empathy, hope, and healing to those in need—especially in the field of mental health, where care demands extraordinary patience and understanding.

On this World Nurses Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to all nurses for your unwavering service, your tireless dedication, and your courageous hearts.

12/05/2025

On this sacred day marking the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha, may we reflect on his teachings of compassion, mindfulness, and inner peace. Let this be a time to nurture not only our spiritual well-being but also our mental well-being and kindness toward others.

🌟 *May this Wesak bring light to every heart and healing to every mind.*

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