The Mental Health Awareness Programme, organized by Mahindians UAE, was successfully held on 8th October 2025 at Olcott Hall, marking a significant milestone in the association’s journey towards promoting holistic wellbeing within the Mahindian community.
The event featured two distinguished guest speakers of international repute:
• Prof. Athula Sumathipala (MBBS, DFM, MD, MRCPsych, PhD, FRCPsych)
Professor of Psychiatry, Keele University (UK) & Chairman, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka
• Dr. Rumi Ruban
Consultant Psychiatrist, Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya
The programme was thoughtfully structured into two sessions:
• One-hour lecture for students, focusing on mental resilience, emotional balance, and coping mechanisms.
• Two-hour workshop for teachers and parents, emphasizing understanding stress, preventing addiction, recognizing suicidal risks, and supporting academic and emotional wellbeing.
These engaging and insightful sessions had a profound impact, empowering students, parents, and teachers alike with valuable knowledge and practical tools to nurture mental wellness.
Mahindians UAE extends heartfelt gratitude to the Principal and staff of Mahinda College for their cooperation and encouragement, and to Mr. Yasas Dharmadasa, Past President of Richmond Old Boys – UAE, for his invaluable contribution to making this programme a success.
This initiative stands as a testament to Mahindians UAE’s unwavering commitment to supporting the mental health and overall development of the Mahindian community. The association proudly celebrates this achievement as one of its key objectives accomplished for the year.
Together, we continue to empower minds, foster wellbeing, and strengthen the Mahindian spirit.
