Date

First session – 9.30 to 11.00 a.m.

Second session – 11.00 -12.30

30.08.2010

Monday

Introduction to  community

psychiatry and basic facts relating to psychiatric illnesses and

referral system.

Dr. Gamini Prematilaka

Consultant Psychiatrist.

Recent advances and trends in community mental health.

.

Dr. Nirosha Mendis

Director National Council for Mental Health

31.08.2010

Tuesday

Introduction to Sahanaya and patient rehabilitation.

. 

Mr. I.D.Danasiri

Community Mental Health Coordinating Officer, Sahanaya

Interactive workshop on social skills development with clients

Mrs. Priyanthi De Silva.

Volunteer  Sahanaya

01.09.2010

Wednesday

Art Therapy

Miss. Indrani Wijesundera

Senior Counsellor, Sahanaya

Quality of life enhancement in relation to psychiatric pathology

Dr. Nirosha  Mendis

Director

02.09.2010

Thursday

Role of multi disciplinary team members in community

psychiatric care

Dr. Gamini Prematilaka

Consultant Psychiatrist

Psychological Therapies

Miss. Indrani Wijesundera

Senior Counsellor ,Sahanaya

03.09.2010

Friday

Interactive workshop on psychosocial intervention and

home visiting

Mr. Palitha  Siriwardhena

Psychiatric Social Worker  -   Ward No.59, National Hospital

Colombo.

The role of care givers in community mental health

Mr. I. D.Danasiri

Community Mental Health Coordinating Officer