Coping With The Tragedy of the 21st
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
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
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