The Workshop on Mental Health was organized by the Staff Development Centre and the Health Centre at the University of Vavuniya on September 26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon in the UBL Board Room, Library Building. The workshop targeted student counsellors, marshals, sub-wardens, the Deputy Registrar for Students and Welfare, the proctor, as well as permanent and temporary academic and academic support staff.

The session featured presentations from Dr. S. Suthakaran, a psychiatrist from the General Hospital in Vavuniya, and Dr. S. Sathiyalingam, a medical officer from the Health Centre at the University of Vavuniya. A total of 28 participants attended the workshop, engaging in discussions aimed at enhancing mental health awareness and support within the university community. The workshop effectively raised awareness about mental health, providing participants with useful information and tools to help themselves and support others. By promoting open discussions, the event aimed to encourage staff to seek help when needed. It is important to continue providing mental health resources and support.