COVID-19 Experience from a Psychological Perspective Discussion with Prof. Athula Sumathipala on the COVID-19 pandemic experience in Sri Lanka from a psychological perspective. This discussion, organized by the Pathikada (පැතිකඩ) programme of Sirasa TV was broadcast on the 16th of April 2020. Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPXPyXSG9mE
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Disasters Mental Health and Psychosocial Support is an integral component of disaster and emergency response. This was true for the response of the Easter Sunday Attacks in Sri Lanka in 2019 as well. Presented by the Disaster Preparedness and Response Division and the Directorate of Mental Health; Ministry of…
Sinhala Interview: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Disasters Mental Health and Psychosocial Support is an integral component of disaster and emergency response. This was true for the response of the Easter Sunday Attacks in Sri Lanka in 2019 as well. Presented by the Disaster Preparedness and Response Division and the Directorate of Mental Health;…
Sinhala News Extract – Workshop on Post Disaster Role of Media Representatives A Sinhala broadcast news extract from the Rupavahini Channel’s main news broadcast on the 15th of May 2019. The extract covers a workshop on the post disaster role of media representatives. This workshop was organized by the Institute for Research & Development in…
Easter 2019 Terror Attack & Recovery – Prof. Athula Sumathipala – 17MAY2019 A News Line , News 1st Digital interview of Prof. Athula Sumathipala. He is the Honorary Director of the Institute for Research & Development in Health & Social Care. The psychological repercussions of the Easter 2019 tragedy is the main talking point of…
District Level Workshops for Psychological Mitigation By Ruwan Laknath Jayakody Professionals must work together for disaster preparedness and mitigation, especially in the case of manmade disasters such as the 21 April Easter Sunday attacks and in the aftermath of such, noted Director to the President, Dr. Samantha Kumara Kithalawaarachchi. Speaking to Ceylon Today, Dr. Kithalawaarachchi…
Complex Psychology of Terrorism H G S Prematunge | Cover Story | May 17, 2019 | Counterpoint The Easter Bombings that left 253 people dead and at least 500 others injured, is making psychological ripple effects, with sporadic incidents of violence reported from areas such as Negombo, Chilaw, Kuliyapitiya, Bingiriya and Dummalasuriya, intermittent banning of…
Easter Sunday attack survivors: Let them grieve
‘Ethical reporting, responsibility of media’
Sinhala Interview: Psychological Recovery following the Easter 2019 Tragedy
Workshop on the Post Disaster Role of Media Representatives A one day workshop was held on the 15th of May 2019 at the Ministtry of disaster management, Sri Lanka. The resource persons who spoke at the workshop included Senior Consultant Psychiatrist Prof. Athula Sumathipala, Dr.Kanthi Hettigoda, Dr.Rohan Rathnayake, Dr. Chathiri suraweera, Dr Dhanuja…
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