Help Em Help Them- Sri Lanka

Emma Grainger Start Date: Dec 20, 2015 - End Date: Feb 29, 2016
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by: Emma Grainger Start Date: Dec 20, 2015 - End Date: Feb 29, 2016
In April 2016 I will be embarking on a Mental Health Placement in Sri Lanka with SLV. 
SLV are an amazing organisation who help people like myself to help individuals suffering from mental health issues in Sri Lanka, whilst gaining invaluable experience to learn from and utilise in the future.

Sri Lanka has suffered tragedies from tsunamis to civil war, it's people subjected to the psychological aftermath these events bring. Yet with funding low, the country only has an average of 1.36 beds in mental health outpatient facilites per 100,000 of the population. Furthermore, only 0.09 psychologists and 0.33 social workers are available per 100,000 of the population. 

This lack of availability of resources and facilities means many people go left untreated, and many suffering from psychological conditions face stigma, isolation and discrimination. 

Having this opportunity will mean I, along side others volunteering with SLV, will be able to help individuals living through these experiences on their road to recovery. This will be done using knowledge of Psychological methods tailored to the individual's needs. Activities and workshops will be a part of this, to encourage integration and a feeling of acceptance. 


So, any donation big or small is welcomed to fund this program - it is an extremely worth while cause!

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