National Institute of Mental Health

Welcome to NIMH

Spread over a spacious 15 hectare land, the National Institute of Mental Health located in the city of Angoda (15 km away from Colombo) offers a serene environment for clients Read more

In 2007 NIMH Angoda was placed 4th in the Institutional Category– Curative Care (Large Scale) and its director Dr. Jayan Mendis, won the Silver Award in the individual category -Administrators. Read more

Mental Health Walk : 10th October 2009

The National Institute of Mental Health organized a walk to raise awareness on mental health issues with the participation of health care workers, friends and families of clients, volunteers and Read more

Feelings 2009: 10th -12th October

NIMH Angoda celebrates World Mental Health Day 2009 - An exhibition of Paintings, photographs and handicrafts showcasing the talents and skills of our clients at the National Art Gallery Read more

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Welcome to the National Institute of Mental Health, Angoda, Sri Lanka

The National Institute of Mental Health (formerly Mental Hospital, Angoda) is a state run hospital functioning under the Ministry of Healthcare and Nutrition.

Established in 1927, it is Sri Lanka’s largest tertiary care institution catering exclusively to the mental health needs of the population. With a capacity of 900 beds and the support of about 500 dedicated staff members, we currently care for over 1000 residential patients.

Message from the Director, NIMH

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to this website.

The National Institute of Mental Health formally known as the Mental Hospital, Angoda, was built during Victorian times in 1925 and was opened for patients from 31^st of January 1929.

Though initially it had functioned smoothly, due to overcrowding and unavailability of medications prior to the ECT (electro convulsive therapy) and chlorpromazine era, it gradually ended up a typical lunatic asylum in a developing country.

The National Health Awards 2007

Ten years ago, if some one told you that The National Institute of Mental Health had won a prize as one of the best hospitals in the country you would be forgiven for not believing it. However not in the year 2008, as the once infamous Angoda hospital beat it’s much more fashionable and established peers and took away two major honours at the recently concluded National Health Excellence Awards 2007.

Feelings 2009 - Art against Stigma

The World Mental Health day falls on 10^th of October with the theme for 2009 being – "Mental health in primary care: enhancing treatment and promoting mental health".

Hand in hand with global celebrations the National Institute of Mental Health organized an exhibition of paintings, photographs and handicrafts showcasing the talents and skills of mentally ill patients throughout the country at the National Art Gallery on 10^th - 12^th October 2009.

National Institute of Mental Health

"Striving towards achieving a better tomorrow for all mentally ill"

Welcome to NIMH

The National Health Awards

Mental Health Walk : 10th October 2009

Feelings 2009: 10th -12th October

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Welcome to the National Institute of Mental Health, Angoda, Sri Lanka

Message from the Director, NIMH

The National Health Awards 2007

Feelings 2009 - Art against Stigma

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