Purpose Epidemiological data on depression are required to inform policies and service
planning in mental health in Sri Lanka. This review aimed to synthesise data from existing …

This series," Primary health care in South Asia", is an effort to provide region-specific,
evidence-based insights for reorienting health systems towards PHC. Led by regional …

A journal focused on the Southeast Asia region is crucial and long overdue. This region
faces a range of unique health challenges that require targeted attention and this is …

University undergraduates are increasingly recognized as a vulnerable population with a
higher level of psychological disturbances. During the Covid-19 pandemic, universities …

Sri Lanka is facing a severe political and economic crisis, and the health system is at risk of
collapse. The crisis has been caused by years of economic mismanagement, an abrupt ban …

Background The problem of sedentary behavior among primary school children is alarming,
with numbers gradually increasing worldwide, including Sri Lanka. Physical activity …

Mental health literacy is an important determinant of mental health help-seeking and is
associated with improved mental health. There is evidence that mental health literacy may …

Background: The Sri Lankan population's mental health was undoubtedly significantly
impacted by the county's economic crisis. This study investigated the prevalence of …

COVID-19 was an unexpected challenge to the whole world and affected both Pakistan and
Sri Lanka severely due to their weak economic, social and healthcare systems. The virus …

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic severely strained the healthcare in Sri Lanka. The
subsequent economic crisis compounded this issue. Priority was given to treating those …