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How Sumithrayo prevents despair 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 to increase [...]

Hold on, pain ends! What happens when it hurts too much to live? Can it really be too painful for someone to live one more moment with emptiness, depression, and despair? Yes, for some people suicide seems like the only way out. The rationale behind suicide, which is defined as the intentional taking of one's

Walk in, unburden yourself and walk out relieved The entrance is innocuous though located in the very heart of posh Cinnamon Gardens, down Horton Place, Colombo 7. Four rooms accessed through this humble entry-point are airy but small with three comfortable chairs – a cozy little space for a chat. Read more..

Don’t feel alone, there’s someone you can reach out to – Sunday Times Suicide is a complex problem for which there is no single cause or single reason. It results from a complex interaction of biological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental factors. Suicide has no racial or class distinctions. However, suicides can be prevented and

Tea And Empathy – Business Today In today's fast-paced world coping with the challenges of life has taken on new dimensions. We juggle a multitude of roles in our personal and professional lives and stretch ourselves to meet the demands of both. While we often rise to meet the challenges and crises that arise, there

Sumithrayo with you always! – Daily News The number of people who say that they have been pulled back from the brink of suicide by speaking with Sri Lanka Sumithrayo (SLS) is a stark revelation of the extent of emotional distress in our society. People faced with an emotional crisis mostly require informal and confidential

12 Persons commit suicide in Sri Lanka every day At an average, 12 persons commit suicide in Sri Lanka every day. Sri Lanka Sumithrayo which is a counselling organization says throughout the world, there has been a steady increase in the rate of suicides. If you feel like commiting suicide or if you know anyone

Sri Lanka Sumithrayo Forty years of listening When people feel empty, depressed or burnt out - in many instances it is a symptom of an underlying conflict. Usually these symptoms stem from feelings accumulated in the past which are still too painful to be discussed. Sri Lanka Sumithrayo was established 40 years ago on June