Name Designation Location
Dr. Gihan Abeywardhena Consultant Psychiatrist Teaching Hospital - Kandy
Dr. Shyama Arambepola Consultant Psychiatrist Teaching Hospital - Kandy
Dr. Surangi Jayarathna Consultant Psychiatrist Teaching Hospital - Kandy
Dr. Thilini Rajapakse Consultant Psychiatrist Teaching Hospital - Peradeniya
Dr. Dewasmika Ariyasinghe Consultant Psychiatrist Teaching Hospital - Peradeniya
Dr. Pabasari Ginige Consultant Psychiatrist Teaching Hospital - Peradeniya
Dr. Shavindra Dias Consultant Psychiatrist Teaching Hospital - Peradeniya
Dr. Rasitha Perera Consultant Psychiatrist Sirimavo Bandaranayake Children Hospital - Peradeniya
Dr. W. Sumanatissa Consultant Psychiatrist Base Hospital - Nawalapitiya
Dr. W.C.S. Jayaratna Consultant Psychiatrist Base Hospital - Gampola (Acting)
Dr. Kosala Amaranayake Consultant Psychiatrist Base Hospital - Rikillagaskada (Acting)
Dr. Kamal Walgama Consultant Psychiatrist Divisional Hospital - Theldeniya

Dr. U.S. Farook
Medical Officer/ Mental Health
(Focal Point)

Office of Regional Director of Health Services

: +94 812 234 238

: rdhskandy[at]gmail.com

General Information

District Information Kandy
PDHS Area Central
DPDHS Area Kandy
Land Area 1,917 Sq Km
Population 1,369,899(Year 2012)

Availability of Mental Health Services

Acute Psychiatry Unit

Teaching Hospital - Kandy
Teaching Hospital - Peradeniya
Sirimavo Bandaranayake Children Hospital - Peradeniya

Medium Stay Unit Divisional Hospital - Deltota
Long Stay Unit Divisional Hospital - Kahawatta
Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit

Divisional Hospital - Mampitiya

Community support Center

Medical Officer of Health Office - Gampola
Medical Officer of Health Office - Kundasale
Medical Officer of Health Office - Harispattuwa
Medical Officer of Health Office - Meda-Mahanuwara

Mental Health Clinics

Teaching Hospital - Kandy
Teaching Hospital - Peradeniya
Sirimawo Bandaranayake Specialized Child Psychiatry Hospital - Peradeniya
Base Hospital - Gampola
District General Hospital - Nawalapitiya
Base Hospital - Teldeniya
Divisional Hospital - Kuruduwatta
Divisional Hospital - Panvilatanna
Divisional Hospital - Pussallawa
Divisional Hospital - Katugastota
Divisional Hospital - Akurana
Divisional Hospital - Wattegama
Divisional Hospital - Galagedara
Divisional Hospital - Sangarajapura
Divisional Hospital - Bokkawala
Divisional Hospital - Udadumbara
Divisional Hospital - Kadugannawa
Divisional Hospital - Madolkele
Divisional Hospital - Talathuoya
Divisional Hospital - Yakgahapitiya
Divisional Hospital - Ankumbura
Divisional Hospital - Muruthalawa
Divisional Hospital - Menikhinna
Divisional Hospital - Hatharaliyadda
Rehabilitation Centre - Deltota
Rehabilitation Centre - Digana
Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre - Mampitiya 

Consumer & Carer Associations
Name Place
  Divisional Secretary Office - Gangawatakorale
  Divisional Secretary Office - Pasbagekorale
  Divisional Secretary Office - Gampola
  Divisional Secretary Office - Delthota
  Divisional Secretary Office - Udunuwara
  Divisional Secretary Office - Kundasale
  Divisional Secretary Office - Akurana
  Divisional Secretary Office - Pathadumbara
  Divisional Secretary Office - Galagedara
  Divisional Secretary Office - Hatharaliydda
  Divisional Secretary Office - Poojapitiya
  Divisional Secretary Office - Theldeniya
  Divisional Secretary Office - Udadumbara
  Divisional Secretary Office - Yatinuwara
  Divisional Secretary Office - Panvila
  Divisional Secretary Office - Pathahawaheta

Summary of Newly Diagnosed Mental Health Disorders During 1st Quarter 2017

Diagnosis Male Female District Total
Dementia 6 9 15
Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substances 73 28 101
Schizophrenia 50 39 89
Manic Episode/Bipolar Affective Disorder 66 80 146
Depressive Episode/Recurrent Depressive Disorder 165 317 482
Anxiety Disorders 13 41 54
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 4 12 16
Autism 18 36 54
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 25 59 84
Others 225 255 480
TOTAL 645 876 1521
Other Conditions      
Deliberate Self Harm     22
Victims of Domestic Violence     8
Victims of Sexual Abuse      
Pregnancy Related Mental Health Disorders      

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