Psychological Consequences of the Easter 2019 Tragedy
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Twin Gathering at Ape Gama A twin gathering was organised by the IRD to engage twins in research through culture at the main auditorium of “Ape Gama”, Battaramulla on the 13th of October 2018. This event was part of the SEARCH project and funded by the Medical Research Council, UK. Snr. Prof. Narada Warnasuriya (Senior…
New International Research Partnership to Develop Large Twin Registry The Medical Research Council (MRC) has funded a £200,000 research partnership which will establish a register of infant, child, and adolescent twins in Sri Lanka. The register will create a foundation for future research into mental illness within low and middle-income countries. Continue reading this article…
Prof. Athula Sumathipala featured on the Anthill Podcast Prof. Athula Sumathipala featured on the Anthill Podcast; a podcast by the Conversation, UK. The Conversation is an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public. This podcast, a special on twins and twin research, aired…
Management of Medically Unexplained Symptoms: Plenary Lecture Prof. Athula Sumathipala was invited as a guest speaker to give a plenary lecture on the “Management of Medically Unexplained Symptoms ” at the 32nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital Clinical Society on 9th December 2017.
Illness Perceptions & Explanatory Models in People with Type 2 Diabetes & Co-morbid Depression This ongoing study aims to explore, capture and understand models of personal illness belief and cognition among diabetics, while also assessing the presence or absence of depressive cognitions. The participants will be divided into 6 sub-groups; newly diagnosed diabetics with and…
Adolescent Mental Health & Substance Use in Vavuniya District This ongoing study aims to determine the prevalence of common mental disorders, suicidal ideation, and substance use (alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs) among adolescents in Vavuniya district, which is a post conflict setting in Sri Lanka. It will also capture the attitudes of adolescents and adults…
Aging Research Workshops The Ageing Research Workshops for professionals, Carers and People with Dementia were held on 14th and 15th of November 2017 at National Institute of Mental Health, Mulleriyawa. Prof. Athula Sumathipala, Dr. Nathan Davies, Ms. Kalpa Karichcha, Prof. Shehan Williams, and Ms. Kalpani Abhayasinghe were the resource persons of this two day event.…
The 16th Congress of the International Federation of Psychiatric Epidemiology Today, Prof. Athula Sumathipala delivered a keynote speech on “Epidemiology of conflict, migration and mental health in Sri Lanka” at the 16th Congress of the International Federation of Psychiatric Epidemiology, held in Melbourne, Australia. The theme of this year’s congress is “Priorities in Global Mental…
Knowledge & Attitudes towards Genomic Medicine & Research This ongoing cross sectional qualitative study aims to explore the understanding, knowledge and attitudes towards genomic research and medicine among research participants in district of Colombo, Sri Lanka. As this study is the first of its kind in Sri Lanka, it will make a platform to consider…