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Tragic events of the 21st April have left behind numerous victims and others in shock with untold grief and fear unable to bear up the sudden loss of loved ones. At this hour of need Sumithrayo extends

“There is a severe lack of awareness on mental health in Sri Lanka which contributes to our high rate of suicides.” (Clinical Psychologist Chrishara Paranawithana). When you’re suicidal, the world feels dead to you. If a person feeling this way can be given

A support system is vital: “Support at home is significant. Who knows you most, who sees you most. If they dismiss you where do you go? So, the support system should start right there”

“…volunteers must be able to sensitively handle the deeply private nature of the information shared with them…. to be able to understand where they are coming from and guide

Suicide: Lankan society on razor’s edge A support system is vital: “Support at home is significant. Who knows you most, who sees you most. If they dismiss you where do you go? So, the support system should start right there” Read More

Talking People Out Of Harm: The Volunteers Behind Suicide Prevention In Sri Lanka "...volunteers must be able to sensitively handle the deeply private nature of the information shared with them.... to be able to understand where they (a distressed person) are coming from and guide them to a more rational state of mind by empowering

Don’t let go of life What is suicide ? It amounts to taking one’s own life by unnatural means. It is seen as a heinous crime and a sin by all the world’s religions. Every year, suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for people of all ages. It is responsible

Sumithrayo holds awareness event to mark Suicide Prevention Day Sumithrayo will commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day tomorrow (September 10) with a public awareness programme on ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide’ to reduce the number of suicides further from 5-8 p.m. at the Lavender Hall of the BMICH. Read More

Preventing Despair Via Befriending And Empowering Sri Lanka had the world’s highest rate of suicides in 1995 but the number is reducing gradually although the number of attempts has not changed. This clearly indicates that there is still an acute national need to help those who need emotional support.  Sumithrayo recently held a press conference

Searching For Relief Sumithrayo has been providing emotional support to people in crisis for 42 years since 1974 – from those experiencing everything from a bad day to a broken heart to some form of physical or mental illness or traumatic loss. Read more..