Department of Phycology & Counselling

Aim

Protecting people in the society from possible harms to their mental health in order to support social, political and spiritual wellness of people; treating those who suffer from such mental conditions; and rehabilitation.

Objectives

• To contribute to ensuring social security by making interventions at the individual level as a measure to overcome social disparity and insecurity and anxiety of individuals

• To contribute to social security and welfare of an ethical, disciplined and just society

SPECIAL Programmes

• Wellbeing Centre

• Counselling Association

• Mental Health Day

• Suicide Prevention Day

• Street Dramas

• Music Therapy

• Meditation & Mental Relaxation Programmes

• Public Lecture Series

• Social Responsibilities (Disasters, Traumas… etc.)

• Founded Projects/ programmes

• Researches

• TV & Radio Programmes

• Training courses

Head of the Department: Mrs Wasantha Pathirana, Senior Lecturer