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About Us
Introduction
The National Council for Mental Health – Sahanaya is a non profit non governmental organization, established in 1982, is working towards the development of mental health and mental health care in Sri Lanka.
Vision / Mission
Vision : The realization of optimum mental health through research, development and care
Mission : To be a centre of excellence in providing mental health services and facilitating the development of mental health care in Sri Lanka
Theoretical Basis : “The bio-psycho-social model”
Values
Client-centered practice
Holistic view of mental health
Continuous learning
Ethical practice
Accountability
Overall Objective : To develop a center of excellence with expertise and the necessary competence to respond to emerging mental health needs/issues of the individuals, communities and special groups of people
Professor Nalaka Mendis