National Institute of Mental Health

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About NIMH

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Established in 1927, NIMH 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.

NIMH provides a full range of diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative services for individuals of all ages with mental and behavioral health issues.

 

Location

Tuesday, 17 August 2010 11:26 administrator
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 17 August 2010 19:46 )
 

Layout

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Spread over a spacious 15 hectare land in Angoda(15 km from Colombo), the facility is designed to allow patients maximum freedom while ensuring their safety.

The general psychiatric wards are arranged in blocks of four with common courtyards allowing patients to mingle with each other and also providing space  for recreational activities.

Each ward has its own rehabilitation room with facilities for leisure activities such as board games and newspaper stands.

Inter connecting corridors lead to the wards through gardens maintained by patients in their respective ward as part of their rehabilitation activities.

 

NIMH Staff

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The staff at The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) work with dedication and commitment in the midst of great difficulties mainly due to lack of funding and the large number of patients being cared for. As it is the only facility within Sri Lanka with residential facilities for the mentally ill, many patients are brought in for residential treatment from various part of the country.
 



VISION & MISSION

 Our Vision
"The Centre of Excellence for Psychiatric Care & Mental Well Being"
 
Our Mission
"Acute, Intermediate, Rehabilitative Care and Specialized Services underpinned by:

Excellent Care and Management
Meaningful Patient and Family Involvement
Maximum Independence and Activities
Patient's Rights
Clear Operational Policies"