The Staff Development Centre organized the Training Session on “Mental Health” in collaboration with Medical Centre, University of Vavuniya. It took place on 23rd August 2023 from 01.30 pm to 04.30 pm at the Balakrishnan Block (BH3 & BH4 Hall) in the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya. This session was organized for the Permanent and Temporary – Academic and Academic support staff, Deputy Registrar / Students & Welfare Division, Proctor, Deputy- Proctor, Marshall, Sub-Wardens, and Student Counsellors.
Dr. S. Sivathas, Psychiatrist attached to the Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, led the Tamil medium session. Dr. Dimuthu Mahendra, Psychiatrist attached to General Hospital, Vavuniya, led the Sinhala medium session. A total of 62 participants attended the Tamil medium session. 10 participants attended the Sinhala medium session.
Participants gained knowledge about the wellbeing and mental health. They understood the path to a resilient and peaceful life that can benefit them.

