Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry at the Faculty of Medicine, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Our department is dedicated to excellence in psychiatric education, clinical training, research, and mental health advocacy. We aim to provide a rich and supportive learning environment that prepares our students to deliver compassionate and effective mental healthcare in diverse clinical settings.

The Department of Psychiatry plays a vital role within the Faculty of Medicine, with clinical training primarily based at the Teaching Hospital Kurunegala and affiliated mental health institutions(National Institute of Mental Health and General Hospital, Kegalle). Our team consists of experienced consultants and academic staff who are committed to providing high-quality psychiatric education and comprehensive mental health services with additional assistance from the Multi-disciplinary team. In addition to clinical duties, our staff actively engage in research, teaching, and mentoring to shape the next generation of medical professionals.