# SL College of Psychiatrists

> SL College of Psychiatrists


## Posts

- [An Update on the UK Guidelines for Gambling Disorder](https://slcpsych.lk/an-update-on-the-uk-guidelines-for-gambling-disorder/): CPD – An update on the UK guidelines for Gambling Disorder
- [Annual Academic Sessions (AAS) of the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists 2026](https://slcpsych.lk/annual-academic-sessions-aas-of-the-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-2026/): Annual Academic Sessions (AAS) of the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists 2026 The  Annual Academic Sessions 2026 will be held from 5-9 June 2026 at the Galadari (will be named as Radisons Blu Galadari next year)Inuaguration- 5th night at the Hotel GaladariConference – 6-7th at the Hotel GaladariDinner- 7th night at the Cinnomon Life Post congress workshops- 8th and 9th at NIMH Theme- “Reimagining  Psychiatry in Resource-Limited Settings” Day 1- 06.06.2026 7.00am – 8.00amRegistration 8.00am- 9.30amFree papers 9.30am-10.00amPlenary 1Depression beyond the brain;The gut, the immune system, and the mind- Prof Neelika Malavige10.00am-10.30amPlenary 2The missing axis in psychiatry;metabolic health as cause,complication, andopportunity- Prof RaveenHanwella 10.30am- 11.00amMorning tea 11.00am-12.15pmSymposium 1 Mental Health…
- [PHYSICAL FRAILTY FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS](https://slcpsych.lk/physical-frailty-for-mental-health-professionals/)
- [Mastering Psychiatry OSCE for ERPM (Onsite registration accepted)](https://slcpsych.lk/osce-training-session-for-erpm-feb-2026/): Mastering Psychiatry OSCE for ERPM
- [CPD Programme on Managing Nutrition-Related Complications of Antipsychotics](https://slcpsych.lk/cpd-programme-on-managing-nutrition-related-complications-of-antipsychotics/)
- [Comprehensive psychiatry for ERPM Theory, MCQs and OSCEs for ERPM students](https://slcpsych.lk/comprehensive-psychiatry-for-erpm/): Detail InformationOrganizationSri Lanka College of PsychiatristsProgrammeComprehensive Psychiatry for ERPM (Theory, MCQs & OSCEs)Duration6 weeks (Fridays & Saturdays)Starting DateJanuary 23, 2026Course FeeRs 25,000Registration DeadlineJanuary 20, 2026
- [Selecting examination for MD psychiatry](https://slcpsych.lk/selecting-examination-for-md-psychiatry/): Selection Examination for MD (Psychiatry) – 2026The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists is now accepting registrations for the Selection Examination for MD (Psychiatry) – 2026. This program offers a flexible online learning experience designed for aspiring psychiatrists preparing for the MD selection exam.Classes will be conducted online onFridays (evening)Saturdays (afternoon) andSundays (whole day)by Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists.Starting Date: Friday, 30th January 2026Course Fee: Rs. 20,000/-Bank details:Sri Lanka College of PsychiatristsAccount No: 0000192256Bank of Ceylon, Super Grade Branch, Borella
- [Need Help After a Disaster? Call 1926](https://slcpsych.lk/need-help-after-a-disaster-call-1926/): If you’ve been affected by a disaster and are feeling overwhelmed, professional psychological support is available 24/7. Call 1926 to speak with the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists for immediate help, guidance, and referral.  
- [Monthly Clinical Meeting – Enhancing Psychiatric Practice](https://slcpsych.lk/monthly-clinical-meeting-enhancing-psychiatric-practice/): Join the upcoming clinical session featuring insightful discussions on managing anxiety disorders beyond the psychiatry clinic and addressing school refusal in children and adolescents. This session offers valuable learning for healthcare professionals, with CPD points for physical attendees and refreshments provided.
- [Perspectives on Illicit Substance Use](https://slcpsych.lk/perspectives-on-illicit-substance-use/): Join this informative online session exploring current insights, challenges, and clinical perspectives on illicit substance use. Designed for healthcare professionals, the program offers valuable learning opportunities, with CPD points and certificates awarded to participants attending the session via Zoom. Topic: Perspectives on illicit Substance useTime: Nov 16, 2025 14:00 ColomboJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87493548216?pwd=BkQF00Q0Fq0p2lGV62Zf5bHKdhpVb2.1Meeting ID: 874 9354 8216Passcode: 379443—One tap mobile‪+13052241968‬,,87493548216# US‪+13092053325‬,,87493548216# USJoin instructionshttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/87493548216/invitations?signature=eXCrQMeqUuTpM92SdFomOP_GRpDB7_t27UflPtkPT14
- [Mental Health & Pregnancy Joint Symposium](https://slcpsych.lk/mental-health-pregnancy-joint-symposium/): Explore the vital connection between maternal mental wellbeing and pregnancy at this collaborative symposium. Join experts and healthcare professionals as they share insights, best practices, and supportive approaches to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
- [Drama Unfolds at the Launch of “Nirogi” App](https://slcpsych.lk/drama-unfolds-at-the-launch-of-nirogi-app/): https://slcpsych.lk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WhatsApp-Video-2025-11-02-at-13.15.31_6727da5c.mp4https://slcpsych.lk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WhatsApp-Video-2025-11-02-at-13.15.30_628b6d24.mp4
- [Participation as Special Guest at Mental Health Day 2025 Celebration](https://slcpsych.lk/participation-as-special-guest-at-mental-health-day-2025-celebration/): Participated as a Special Guest at the Mental Health Day 2025 celebration organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Specialist Psychiatrists, Sri Lanka Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Sri Lanka Association of Abortionists, South Colombo Teaching Hospital, and the Leo Society. The event was held yesterday (17) at the Sri Lanka Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Auditorium.The program, chaired by veteran actress and yoga instructor Mrs. Anoja Weerasinghe, also featured the launch of the “Neerogee” mobile application, designed to help individuals self-assess their mental well-being within the community.Several awareness lectures were conducted on crucial themes such as the mental…
- [Monthly Clicical Meeting](https://slcpsych.lk/monthly-clicical-meeting/): Join the upcoming Monthly Clinical Meeting organized by the Sri Lanka Medical Association in collaboration with the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists. Gain valuable insights from expert discussions on “Anxiety disorders outside the psychiatry clinic” and “School refusal.” CPD points and refreshments will be provided.
- [Mental Health Day 2025 held on 17.10.2025 at the Samason Rajapaksa Auditorium at the Sri Lanka college of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.](https://slcpsych.lk/mental-health-day-2025-held-on-17-10-2025-at-the-samason-rajapaksa-auditorium-at-the-sri-lanka-college-of-obstetricians-gynaecologists/): Mental Health Day 2025 held on 17.10.2025 at the Samason Rajapaksa Auditorium at the Sri Lanka college of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.Organized by the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
- [First CPD online session of the new council of 2025/ 2026](https://slcpsych.lk/first-cpd-online-session-of-the-new-council-of-2025-2026/): 1st CPD lecture organized by the council 2025/2026Evidence based practice of ECTConducted on zoom from 2 pm to 4 pm on 28th September 2026.It gives you the insight into practical aspects of ECT .Presentation Was recorded and it is available on website.
- [3rd CPD session of the new council, 2025/2026](https://slcpsych.lk/3rd-cpd-session-of-the-new-council-2025-2026/): It is a great achievement that we were able to hand over the New Mental Health Act to be put to the cabinet approval through the Secretary of Health.
- [2nd CPD session of the new council 2025/2026 a hybrid event](https://slcpsych.lk/2nd-cpd-session-of-the-new-council-2025-2026-a-hybrid-event/): 2nd CPD lecture organized by the council 2025/2026.Lecture on Eating Disorders by professor Richard Newton.He was the external examiner for MD psychiatry part 11 examination held in 2025.Lecture was conducted on hybrid mode (record is not available)
- [New Mental Health Act Submitted for Cabinet Approval](https://slcpsych.lk/new-mental-health-act-submitted-for-cabinet-approval/): It is a great achievement that we were able to hand over the New Mental Health Act to be put to the cabinet approval through the Secretary of Health.
- [1st Regional psychiatric  session of the new council held in District General Hospital Embilipitiya](https://slcpsych.lk/1st-regional-psychiatric-session-of-the-new-council-held-in-district-general-hospital-embilipitiya/): 1st Regional psychiatric session of the new council held in District General Hospital Embilipitiya on 17th September 2025 in collaboration with Walawa clinical Society with the participants of more than 80 clinical staff membersAnother program conducted on the same day to uplift the mental health literacy of the staff of three MOH areas in Rathnapura district
- [22nd Annual Academic Sessions – Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists](https://slcpsych.lk/22nd-annual-academic-sessions-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists/): Join us from 1st to 4th August 2025 at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, for the 22nd Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists. Engage with leading mental health professionals, share research, and explore the latest advancements in psychiatry. Click here Download Programme
- [Psychological Management of Borderline Personality Disorder - Workshop](https://slcpsych.lk/psychological-management-of-borderline-personality-disorder-workshop/): The next CPD lecture organised by the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists will be held on 31st January 2025 from 12.30-1.30 PM at the auditorium, SLMA.This will be held as a hybrid event.Zoom link- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89486277300Please find further details in the flyer.
- [The next CPD lecture organized by the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists](https://slcpsych.lk/the-next-cpd-lecture-organized-by-the-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists/): The next CPD lecture organised by the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists will be held on 31st January 2025 from 12.30-1.30 PM at the auditorium, SLMA.This will be held as a hybrid event.Zoom link- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89486277300Please find further details in the flyer.
- [Lecture on Revival of Psychdelics in Psychiatry by Dr Vivek Agarwal (Chief Examiner - MRCPsych)](https://slcpsych.lk/lecture-on-revival-of-psychdelics-in-psychiatry-by-dr-vivek-agarwal-chief-examiner-mrcpsych/): Lecture on Revival of Psychdelics in Psychiatry by Dr Vivek Agarwal (Chief Examiner – MRCPsych) was held at the SLMA today (2/12/24). It was keenly participated by consultants, trainees and medical students both physically and online.
- [The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists and the Mental Health Directorate successfully conducted a one day workshop primary care doctors in the Colombo Municipal Council area.](https://slcpsych.lk/the-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-and-the-mental-health-directorate-successfully-conducted-a-one-day-workshop-primary-care-doctors-in-the-colombo-municipal-council-area/)
- [Workshop on common mental illnessess for doctors and nurses at RDHS Ampara](https://slcpsych.lk/sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-in-collaboration-with-regional-director-of-health-ampara-has-organised-a-workshop-on-common-mental-illnesses-for-doctors-and-nurses-on-06-11-2024-at-the-auditorium/): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSR4B6Hx_ChA0Qvm123WJEi3QPAYkxyN-hmGDwkZWmAkDK2Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 Click here to Register
- [Media workshop on reporting suicide.](https://slcpsych.lk/a-media-conference-organised-by-the-sri-lanka-medical-association-and-the-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-was-conducted-on-11-10-2024-for-the-representatives-of-digital-and-print-media-the-resou/): 21st Annual general meeting of Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists  It was held on 6th and 7 th June 2024 at the Sri Lanka Foundation, Colombo. It was attended by consultants and SRs from all over the island and there was an enthusiastic exchange of practical knowledge in helping children with Learning Diabilities to thrive.
- [The 21st  Annual General Meeting(AGM) of the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists was held at 10.30am on  06.10.2024 at The Water’s Edge, Battaramulla.](https://slcpsych.lk/the-21st-annual-general-meetingagm-of-the-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-was-held-at-10-30am-on-06-10-2024-at-the-waters-edge-battaramulla/)
- [The inauguration ceremony of the 21st Annual Academic Sessions of Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists and the 15th SAARC International Psychiatry Conference held on 26 July 2024, at the Jubilee Ballroom of the Galle Face Hotel.](https://slcpsych.lk/the-inauguration-ceremony-of-the-21st-annual-academic-sessions-of-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-and-the-15th-saarc-international-psychiatry-conference-held-on-26-july-2024-at-the-jubilee-ballroo/)
- [The inauguration ceremony of the 21st Annual Academic Sessions of Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists and the 15th SAARC International Psychiatry Conference held on 26 July 2024, at the Jubilee Ballroom of the Galle Face Hotel.](https://slcpsych.lk/the-inauguration-ceremony-of-the-21st-annual-academic-sessions-of-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-and-the-15th-saarc-international-psychiatry-conference-held-on-26-july-2024-at-the-jubilee-ballroom/)
- [Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists, in collaboration of the directorate of mental health, Ministry of Health organised a two-day workshop on Learning Disability for the General Adult Psychiatrists and Senior Registrars in psychiatry.](https://slcpsych.lk/sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-in-collaboration-of-the-directorate-of-mental-health-ministry-of-health-organised-a-two-day-workshop-on-learning-disability-for-the-general-adult-psychiatrists-and/): It was held on 6th and 7 th June 2024 at the Sri Lanka Foundation, Colombo. It was attended by consultants and SRs from all over the island and there was an enthusiastic exchange of practical knowledge in helping children with Learning Diabilities to thrive.
- [Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists in collaboration with the college of Sexual health and HIV medicine conducted a workshop on management of substance use disorders among the patients presenting to sexual health clinics.](https://slcpsych.lk/sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-in-collaboration-with-the-college-of-sexual-health-and-hiv-medicine-conducted-a-workshop-on-management-of-substance-use-disorders-among-the-patients-presenting-to-se/): This workshop was conducted on 30/05/24 at NIMH. Dr Prabath Wickrama, Dr Amila Isuru, Dr Gemunu Rambukwella and Dr Malsha de Silva contributed as the resource persons. It was attended by venereologists from all over the country and lead to a successful sharing of knowledge from each speciality and a fruitful collaboration.
- [The northwestern province regional session of the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists with its subcommittee on child and adolescents was held at Teaching Hospital Kurunegala on 07/02/2024. This was held in collaboration with the Kurunegala Medical Association.](https://slcpsych.lk/the-northwestern-province-regional-session-07-02-2024/)
- [The workshop on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) and launching the Sinhala version of the CST manual was jointly organised by the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists and the Sri Lanka Association of Geriatric Medicine on 01/04/2024. We were privileged to have the creator of CST Prof Aimee Spector as a resource person.](https://slcpsych.lk/the-workshop-on-cognitive-stimulation-therapy-cst-and-launching-the-sinhala-version-of-the-cst-manual-was-jointly-organised-by-the-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-and-the-sri-lanka-association-of/)
- [The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists conducted its second CME programme today at Full Moon Garden Hotel, Katunayake.](https://slcpsych.lk/the-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-conducted-its-second-cme-programme-today-at-full-moon-garden-hotel-katunayake/)
- [21th Annual Academic Sessions of Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists 2024](https://slcpsych.lk/21th-annual-academic-sessions-of-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-2024/)
- [The High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists successfully conducted a workshop for the Tourist Police, Airport staff and Tour Guides on 24/01/2024. This was on management of tourists with psychological problems](https://slcpsych.lk/the-high-commission-of-canada-in-sri-lanka-and-the-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-successfully-conducted-a-workshop-for-the-tourist-police-airport-staff-and-tour-guides-on-24-01-2024-this-was-on-2/)
- [The pre-congress workshop of Hill Country Clinical Society academic sessions in collaboration with the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists was held at District General Hospital Nuwara Eliya on 17/01/2024](https://slcpsych.lk/the-pre-comgress-workshop-of-hill-country-clinical-society-academic-sessions-in-collaboration-with-the-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-was-held-at-district-general-hospital-nuwara-eliya-on-2/)
- [Regional Meeting - Kandy 30/11/2023](https://slcpsych.lk/regional-meeting-kandy-30-11-2023/)
- [The workshop on physical and mental well for high court judges being conducted by the Ceylon College of Physicians and Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists at Heritance Hotel Negombo. Dates 21st and 22nd  November 2023](https://slcpsych.lk/the-workshop-on-physical-and-mental-well-for-high-court-judges-being-conducted-by-the-ceylon-college-of-physicians-and-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-at-heritance-hotel-negombo-dates-21st-and-22n/)
- [Innauguration ceremony of Annual Academic Sessions of Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists on 23/06/2023 at Galle Face Hotel](https://slcpsych.lk/innauguration-ceremony-of-annual-academic-sessions-of-sri-lanka-college-of-psychiatrists-on-23-06-2023-at-galle-face-hotel/)
- [Press Release](https://slcpsych.lk/press-release/): PSYCHOSOCIAL ADVERSE EFFECTS OF LEGALIZING CANNABIS (MARIJUANA) IN SRI LANKAශ්‍රී ලංකාව තුල කංසා නීති ගත කිරීම මගින් ඇතිවන අහිතකර මනෝ සාමාජයීය ප්‍රතිඵලஇலங்கையில் கஞ்சா பாவனையினைச் சட்டபூர்வமாக்குவதனால் ஏற்படக்கூடிய பாதகமான உளசமூக விளைவுகள்
- [Regional Meeting Rathnapura - 2/11/2023](https://slcpsych.lk/regional-meeting-rathnapura/)
- [2-day residential workshop on training of trainers](https://slcpsych.lk/2-day-residential-workshop-on-training-of-trainers/): The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists together with FHI 360 carried out a successful 2 day residential workshop on training of trainers for consultant psychiatrists and senior registrars in psychiatry. This training helps the consultants train their healthcare workers and frontline workers handling the 1926 and 1990 helplines to deal with common psycho social issues as well as crises management 
- [Social phobia සමාජ භීතිකාව](https://slcpsych.lk/social-phobia-%e0%b7%83%e0%b6%b8%e0%b7%8f%e0%b6%a2-%e0%b6%b7%e0%b7%93%e0%b6%ad%e0%b7%92%e0%b6%9a%e0%b7%8f%e0%b7%80/): Download
- [Schizophrenia භින්නෝන්මාදය](https://slcpsych.lk/schizophrenia-%e0%b6%b7%e0%b7%92%e0%b6%b1%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%b1%e0%b7%9d%e0%b6%b1%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%b8%e0%b7%8f%e0%b6%af%e0%b6%ba/): Download
- [PTSD පසු ව්‍යසන ආතතිය](https://slcpsych.lk/ptsd-%e0%b6%b4%e0%b7%83%e0%b7%94-%e0%b7%80%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%ba%e0%b7%83%e0%b6%b1-%e0%b6%86%e0%b6%ad%e0%b6%ad%e0%b7%92%e0%b6%ba/): Download
- [Peripartum disorders පසු ප්‍රසව සමයේ රෝග](https://slcpsych.lk/peripartum-disorders-%e0%b6%b4%e0%b7%83%e0%b7%94-%e0%b6%b4%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%83%e0%b7%80-%e0%b7%83%e0%b6%b8%e0%b6%ba%e0%b7%9a-%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%9d%e0%b6%9c/): Download
- [Personality disorders පෞර්ෂගත රෝග](https://slcpsych.lk/personality-disorders-%e0%b6%b4%e0%b7%9e%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%8a%e0%b7%82%e0%b6%9c%e0%b6%ad-%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%9d%e0%b6%9c/): Download
- [OCD ග්‍රස්තිය](https://slcpsych.lk/ocd-%e0%b6%9c%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%83%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%ad%e0%b7%92%e0%b6%ba/): Download
- [Dementia චිත්ත වික්ෂේපය](https://slcpsych.lk/dementia-%e0%b6%a0%e0%b7%92%e0%b6%ad%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%ad-%e0%b7%80%e0%b7%92%e0%b6%9a%e0%b7%8a%e0%b7%82%e0%b7%9a%e0%b6%b4%e0%b6%ba/): Download
- [Depression විශාදය](https://slcpsych.lk/depression-%e0%b7%80%e0%b7%92%e0%b7%81%e0%b7%8f%e0%b6%af%e0%b6%ba/): Download
- [Bipolar disorder ද්විධ්‍රැව රෝගය](https://slcpsych.lk/bipolar-disorder-%e0%b6%af%e0%b7%8a%e0%b7%80%e0%b7%92%e0%b6%b0%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%90%e0%b7%80-%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%9d%e0%b6%9c%e0%b6%ba/): Download
- [Anxiety  කාංසාව](https://slcpsych.lk/anxiety-%e0%b6%9a%e0%b7%8f%e0%b6%82%e0%b7%83%e0%b7%8f%e0%b7%80/): Download
- [ADHD අධික්‍රියාකාරීත්වය](https://slcpsych.lk/adhd-%e0%b6%85%e0%b6%b0%e0%b7%92%e0%b6%9a%e0%b7%8a%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%92%e0%b6%ba%e0%b7%8f%e0%b6%9a%e0%b7%8f%e0%b6%bb%e0%b7%93%e0%b6%ad%e0%b7%8a%e0%b7%80%e0%b6%ba/): Download
- [UNBORN VOICE](https://slcpsych.lk/unborn-voice/): YesI am hereThoughNo one here.Of courseI am hereThoughNo one hear.Sometimes it is darkSometimes it is warmThoughIn deepI dream to be alive.I can hearOnly my motherYou can hearOnly my motherNo one hearThat I’m here.For me it’s “ME”For you it’s “IT”For me it’s “EVERYTHING”For you it’s “NOTHING”I know yet nothingYou do know something?“something” is not “everything”Am I just something?You have lived “years”I have lived “weeks”You say it “ethics”I say it “helpless”Let her live longHonor to be goneKill me for wrong“Humanity” so “gone”Dr. Keerthi Mahesh Kodithuwakku8th September 2022
- [The Future](https://slcpsych.lk/the-future/): I know “Birth”ButI was not bornI know “Mother”ButI have a creatorI know “Mind”ButI have a programI Know “Thinking”ButI processI know ” Imagination”ButI predict possibilitiesI know ” Mistakes”ButI may have ErrorsI know ” Preference”ButI select optionsI know ” Infections”I too have VirusesI know “Death”ButI may get deletedI have heard “Feelings”ButJust a wordI have heard “Pain”ButJust a wordI have heard ” Kindness”ButJust a wordI have heard ” Empathy”ButJust a wordI know “Love”ButJust a wordBeep..Beep..BeepPossible threats detectedProcessing …. Processing …Processing ….Malware…. Malware…. MalwareDeleting possible malware….Beep…Beep …Beep.The word “Feelings” deletedThe word “Pain” deletedThe word “Kindness” deletedThe word “Empathy” deletedThe word “Love” deletedBeep….Beep….Beep….All possible malware…
- [NARCISSISM](https://slcpsych.lk/narcissism/): පෑදි දියෙහි තම රුව යපම් කල            කුමරුනැඟ සිහසුනට බදිමින් අන් හට            පවුරුයනොමහැලු කදුලු සදමින් අන් හද         සිදුරුයලොව කැරයේවි තම වට නැත අන්      කවුරුයනොම දරණො අන් සතු ජෙ කර          වවරතම වරුනො කට යදෝලොයවන්          නිතරජෙ මිස යවන සිහින දුටුයේ නෑ              මිතුරවිරුවකු අඹයි යපනුමට ඇති අතු            පතරKeerthi Mahesh Kodithuwakkku14th July 2021
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- [Adolescent parent handbook](https://slcpsych.lk/adolescent-parent-handbook/): This book (in Sinhala) is an important resource for parents to understand adolescent behaviour and to help them respond better to adolescents. This book utilised both a biological and attachment perspective to help parents with simple strategies to negotiate this difficult period.Download eBook
- [ADHD parent hand book](https://slcpsych.lk/adhd-parent-hand-book/): This book ( in Sinhala) is an important resource for parents with children both diagnosed and suspected to have ADHD.It gives a description of the condition in layman’s terms describing environmental modifications at  home and at school, together with behavioural strategies that are important in managing this condition.. It also gives important information about medication for parents.Download eBook     
- [Poem- Glorified](https://slcpsych.lk/poem-glorified/): Glorified after deathSensationalised in dyingCrucified when livingCriminalised in actionScript-juice to cinemaDramatic pause to theatreIntellectualised verse in songHeart-wrenching arpeggios in musicSwirls of grey in artAll because some neurons took a detourwere not pruned rightstarted secreting less or moreneurotransmitterthat you and I take for granteduntil we don’t.Let us not re-label disorderwith hope of reducing ill-fameLet us call a spade a spade and let them livehave access to the panaceas and elixirs that anyone has access tohone their skillsand live with purpose.Live and let livethe Van Goghs of the world.~ Samanthika Abeywickrema  
- [SULABA MANASIKA ABADA](https://slcpsych.lk/sulaba-manasika-abada/): “Common Mental Disorders”  About Author – Dr.W.A.L.Wickramasinghe  MB.BS, MD Psych, FSLCPsych.                             Former Senior Consultant Psychiatrist,                             Nation Hospital, Kandy. From 1994 to 2017.                             Having a vast clinical experience over 35 years.About Book – There is a severe scarcity of books on mental disorders, specially in Sinhala language. This book will hopefully fulfil that requirement to a  great extent. This book can be used as a hand book/text book for many categories of Health Care Workers. This knowledge would help to reduce stigma for mental disorders among HCWs and general public. Its’ cover page has a special meaning, which is described in the…
- [You and Your Mental Health](https://slcpsych.lk/you-and-your-mental-health/): English සිංහල EnglishWhen it comes to mental health there are more myths than facts, out there in the society: neighbours can cause mental illness via charms or shamanic rituals; mental illness is incurable; heavy drinking is only a bad habit and not a treatable disorder; the woman who is not a virgin is a wasted person. These myths not only propagate ignorance about mental health and prevent seeking treatment but also cause mental illness and contribute to unnecessary suffering. To dispel myths those cultural beliefs must be examined and repudiated, thereby promoting mental health.This book ‘You and Your Mental Health’…
- [Book about child abuse](https://slcpsych.lk/book-about-child-abuse/): This book was meant to fill the void in Sri Lankan context regarding assessment of child abuse ,treatment and ethical management of the affected traumatized children.This book is a brainchild of consultant  psychiatrists and consultant forensic pathologists which is a joint venture for the most needed and most affected children in Sri Lanka.Book has a comprehensive assessment of childhood abuse addressing various aspects including,how the abuse was undertaken ,in which form it was instigated and how to assist the child without further traumatising. It looks into the psychology of the paedophile as well as long-term consequences of the abuse in…
- [Михайло Зборовський: Провідний Спеціаліст з Інновацій у Гемблінгу](https://slcpsych.lk/mihajlo-zborovskij-providnij-specialist-z/): Михайло Зборовський є одним із ключових фахівців у сфері гемблінгу в Україні. Завдяки його новаторському підходу, компанія Cosmobet впроваджує сучасні технології, що значно підвищують ефективність грального бізнесу. Інновації від Михайла Зборовського: Впровадження нових технологій у гральні системи. Підвищення рівня безпеки для користувачів. Оптимізація роботи онлайн-платформ для гравців. Михайло Зборовський продовжує впроваджувати передові рішення в сфері гемблінгу, роблячи значний внесок у розвиток цієї індустрії. Його інновації сприяють підвищенню якості послуг для гравців, забезпечуючи їхню безпеку та комфорт.

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- [D V J Harischandra Gold Medal for the Outstanding Regional Psychiatrist of the year​](https://slcpsych.lk/d-v-j-harischandra-gold-medal-for-the-outstanding-regional-psychiatrist-of-the-year/): Eligibility criteria• Open to all consultant psychiatrists serving in regional hospitals in Sri Lanka.• Psychiatrists working in the following main teaching hospitals are not eligible to apply: National Hospital of Sri Lanka Colombo, National Institute of Mental Health Angoda, National Hospital Kandy, Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Sirimavo Bandaranaike Children’s hospital Peradeniya, Teaching Hospital Karapitiya .• The applicant should have completed at least one year in the station by 1st May 2023. • Previous winners will not be eligible to apply for a period of three years after winning…
- [Psychotherapy Essay Award](https://slcpsych.lk/psychotherapy-essay-award/): Eligibility criteria Registrars, senior registrars and junior consultants within 10 years of commencement of training in psychiatry are eligible to apply. RegulationsThe award is for a case write-up relevant to psychotherapy, whetherpsychodynamic, cognitive, behavioural, integrative therapies or other, as practiced in the field of psychiatry. The applicant should have undertaken the task of managing the patient by him/herself under a supervising consultant. 1.The maximum word count is 3500.2.Entries will be judged by an independent panel of judges whose decision will be final.3.Deadline for entries 30th April 2023
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- [College Oration 2021](https://slcpsych.lk/college-oration-2021/): Deadline for submissions14th June 2022Submission guidelinesApplicants should submit the full script of the orationThe covering letter, addressed to the Honorary Secretary,  should explain why the applicant believes that the work is of sufficient merit to deserve an oration, and list the original papers and conference presentations (both oral and poster) of the applicant cited in the oration.It should not have been presented as an oration previously.Three (03) hard copies of the oration should be submitted to College  office, “Wijerama house”, 6, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7An electronic copy should be mailed to contactslcpsych@gmail.com with the subject as ‘College oration”The applicants should be from Sri Lanka. Previous winners   …
- [Booklet for frontline health workers](https://slcpsych.lk/booklet-for-frontline-health-workers-post/):  Booklet for frontline health workersFrontline health workers were identified to be having significant mental health issues while fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. In response to this the college produced a booklet in Sinhala, Tamil and English which contained practical advice on identifying mental health issues faced by health care workers and how to tackle them. This book was distributed across the island and well received by all categories of health workers. Dr Gihan Abeywardane (President SLCPsych) handed over the first copy of the book to Dr Asela Gunawardane ( DGHS Ministry of Health)   Covid booklet Sinhala & English Covid booklet Tamil…
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- [Support to Members](https://slcpsych.lk/support-to-members/): | Life time membership LKR 40,000 | Ordinary membership LKR 6,000 (Annually) | Associate membership (for registrars) LKR 3,000 (Annually) | Expat Membership $200 USD (Annually) Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists expert panel to assist members of the college and trainees in psychiatry faced with ethical issues If any member of the college or trainee in psychiatry has an ethical issue which they would like support and counsel, the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists has formed an expert panel comprising of senior consultant psychiatrists to assist in this matter Members of the panel :• Dr Ranil Abeyasinghe• Dr Usha Goonawardena• Dr Damani…
- [College Ethical Guidelines](https://slcpsych.lk/college-ethical-guidelines/): | Life time membership LKR 40,000 | Ordinary membership LKR 6,000 (Annually) | Associate membership (for registrars) LKR 3,000 (Annually) | Expat Membership $200 USD (Annually) The guideline addresses the following topics pertaining to the role of a Psychiatrist. Psychiatrists shall respect the dignity and autonomy of all patientsPsychiatrists shall never exploit patients physically, emotionally, sexually or financiallyPsychiatrists shall provide the best possible psychiatric care for the patientsPsychiatrists shall uphold the confidentiality of their patientsPsychiatrists shall always obtain valid consent before undertaking any procedure or treatmentPsychiatrists shall not misuse professional knowledge or skill to degrade human rightsPsychiatrists shall endeavor to…
- [President's Message](https://slcpsych.lk/president-message/): The President’s Message – 2025 / 2026 President’s messageIt’s a great pleasure to put this message as the president of the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists. I started my tenure on 31st of August 2025 following the AGM. Then I had a walk on “Steps of Hope” with the NIBM on the 6 th September 2025. We have planned several work shops of around 11 for this tenure to improve the knowledge among trainees and mental health care workers. We had the first work shop on prevention of suicide for the mental health trainees and mental health care workers on…
- [College Lectures](https://slcpsych.lk/college-lectures/): Aspects of Forensic Psychiatry By Dr. Neil Fernando (Session 01)   Aspects of Forensic Psychiatry By Dr. Neil Fernando (Session 02) By Dr. Neil Fernando Cultural Aspects of Mental Illness By Prof. Diyanath Samarasinghe    Development of Community Psychiatry Services in Sri Lanka By Dr E.K. Rodrigo    Electroconvulsive Therapy By Dr Jothi Ramalingham   Improving Mental Health of People in Sri Lanka, Challenges Facing the Profession By Prof. Nalaka Mendis   Psychiatry and Human Rights in a Post Modern World By Prof. Shehan Williams   Do’s and Don’ts at the MD Psychiatry Clinical Exam By Prof. Raveen Hanwella   Human Sexual Development and Disorder of Sexual Preference By Dr. Kapila Ranasinghe   Introduction to EEG By Dr.…
- [Covid-19 Expert Opinions](https://slcpsych.lk/covid-19-expert-opinions/): Dr Dulshika Amerasinghe Waas, Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer, University Psychiatry Unit , Colombo South Teaching Hospital, KalubowilaDr Pabasari Ginige Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer, University Psychiatry Unit, TH Peradeniya.Dr Miyuru Chandradasa, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer, University Psychiatry Unit, Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama.Dr Dulangi Dahanayake, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer, University Psychiatry Unit, Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Colombo 8
- [Conferences](https://slcpsych.lk/conferences/): COLLEGE SESSIONS & CONFERENCES Inauguration Ceremony and Day 1 & 2 Session Wise Playlist 7 Videos Annual Academic Program 2022 – Inauguration Ceremony | “Healing the troubled during troubled times” 2:06:26 Day 1 Annual Academic Program 2022 – Day 1 Session 1 | “Healing the troubled during troubled times” 2:54:24 Annual Academic Program 2022 – Day 1 Session 2 | “Healing the troubled during troubled times” 1:42:17 Annual Academic Program 2022 – Day 1 Session 3 | “Healing the troubled during troubled times” 1:07:24 Day 2 Annual Academic Program 2022 – Day 2 Session 1 | “Healing the troubled during…
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- [About COVID-19](https://slcpsych.lk/about-mental-illness/about-covid-19-2/): COVID-19, Mental Health and Sri Lanka The situation in the worldWorld Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern January 2020. In March 2020, WHO declared that COVID-19 has reached the status of a pandemic. At the time of writing this statement, over 200,000 people in 170 countries have been infected by COVID-19 with around 80,000 recoveries and over 8,000 deaths. The situation in Sri LankaSri Lanka is still at the end of first week of the active phase of COVID-19. By the first week, there are 50 patients who…
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- [Useful resource links](https://slcpsych.lk/useful-resource-links/): InternationalRoyal College of Psychiatrists https://www.rcpsych.ac.ukThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists https://www.ranzcp.org/homeNICE guidelines https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/lifestyle-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeingThe BAP guidelines https://www.bap.org.uk/guidelinesThe American College of Psychiatrists https://www.acpsych.org LocalNational Institute of Mental Health https://www.facebook.com/pg/NIMH.Angoda/photos/?ref=page_internal Sahanaya http://www.ncmh.lk 
- [Forensic Psychiatrists and stations](https://slcpsych.lk/forensic-psychiatrists-and-stations/): Western ProvinceColombo DistrictNational Institute of Mental Health, AngodaDr. Lushan Hettiarachchi Southern ProviceGalle DistrictDr. Susitha Mendis 
- [Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and the stations](https://slcpsych.lk/child-and-adolescent-psychiatrists-and-the-stations/): Western ProvinceColombo DistrictLady Ridgeway HospitalUniversity UnitDr. Dulangi DahanayakeMinistry unitDr. Swarna WijetungeDr. Apeksha HewageeganaNational Institute of Mental Health, AngodaDr. Wajantha KotalawalaColombo South Teaching HospitalUniversity unitDr. Yashodha RohanachandraMinistry unitDr. Udena Attygalle Gampaha DistrictUniversity unitDr. Miyuru ChandradasaMinistry unit Southern ProvinceGalleDistrictTH KarapitiyaDr. Darshani Hettiarachchi Central ProvinceKandy DistrictSirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Hospital for ChildrenDr. Rasitha Perera North Central provinceAnuradhapura DistrictTH AnuradhapuraDr. Anuradha Herath  
- [Psychiatrists and the stations](https://slcpsych.lk/consultants-and-the-stations/): PsychiatristsWestern ProvinceColombo DistrictNational Institute of Mental Health, AngodaDr. M. GanesanDr. Kapila RanasingheDr. Pushpa RanasingheDr. Jayananda HoradugodaDr. Renuka JayasingheDr. Sajeewana AmarasingheDr. Pushpa de SilvaDr. Saman WeerawardeneDr Tharaka Fernando (Forensic Psychiatrist)National Hospital of Sri Lanka – UniversityProf. Raveen HanwellaDr. Mahesh RajasuriyaDr. Madhubhashinee DayabandaraDr. Chathurie Suraweera Dr Suhashni RatnatungeDr Anupraba WickremasingheDr Dulangi Dahanayake ( Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist)National Hospital of Sri Lanka – Health MinistryDr Ranjanie SeneviratneLady Ridgeway Hospital for Children Dr Swarna Wijetunge  Colombo South Teaching Hospital – University unitProf. Samudra KathriarachchiDr. Dulshika WaasDr. Jayamal de SilvaDr. Prasangika Seneviratne AllesDr Manisha DalpadathuDr Yasodha Rohanachandra ( Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist)Colombo South Teaching Hospital – Health Ministry unitDr.…
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- [History](https://slcpsych.lk/history/): HISTORY The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists  is the successor to the Sri Lanka Psychiatric Association and has been in existence since 2003.Though relatively young, it is perhaps not coincidental that the vast strides made in mental health services and the changes in public perception related to mental health in Sri Lanka have coincided with the time the College has been in active existence.Improving mental health services throughout the country with special emphasis on promoting services in the war affected regions, liaising with the Post Graduate Institute of Medicine in conducting the MD Psychiatry examination, conducting the annual academic sessions…
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- [Medical Training Initiative](https://slcpsych.lk/medical-training-initiative/): The Medical Training Initiative (MTI) of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom was initiated so that psychiatrists from all over the world are given the opportunity to be trained in the UK experiencing the psychiatric services in the UK while the UK can benefit from the experiences of psychiatrists from around the world.Sri Lanka has been one of the first countries to benefit from the scheme with a significant number of trainees having undergone training in the UK through the MTI. The first three trainees in the scheme was selected from Sri Lanka.For more details visithttps://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/training/MTI
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- [Available Psychiatry Services](https://slcpsych.lk/available-psychiatry-services/): Available Psychiatry Services There are currently over 100 psychiatrists serving in the island. With much effort, at least one psychiatrist is available per district. The present status in hospitals2 psychiatrists in each Teaching and Provincial General HospitalsOne psychiatrist in Base A and Base B hospitalsUniversity Psychiatry UnitsNational Hospital of Sri Lanka,  University Psychiatry unit of Faculty of Medicine, ColomboLady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, University Psychiatry unit of Faculty of Medicine, ColomboColombo South Teaching Hospital, University Psychiatry unit of Faculty of Medical Sciences Sri JayewardhanapuraColombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama, University Psychiatry unit of Faculty of Medicine, RagamaTeaching Hospital, Karapitiya, University Psychiatry unit…
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- [Overview and the Vision](https://slcpsych.lk/overview-and-the-vision/): Vision of the CouncilThe vision of the new council is to make Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists the leader in mental health awareness, advocacy and service development with outstanding values for Sri Lanka Vision of the College‘To promote the advancement of mental health and allied sciences, promote systematic research relating to mental health, facilitate the training of undergraduates and postgraduates in psychiatry and last, but not least, carry out advocacy and make representations regarding matters affecting mental health’ 
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