Dr. Ranil Abeysinghe

Consultant Psychiatrist, Suwasetha Medical Center, Kandy (2005–Present)
Responsibilities:

• Provides psychiatric consultations and mental health support, specializing in conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

• Offers personalized therapy and medication management for mental wellness.

• Conducts both in-person and online consultations for patients, addressing their psychological needs with compassionate care.

Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1995–2005)
Responsibilities:

• Taught undergraduate and postgraduate students in psychiatry.

• Supervised psychiatric research projects and mentored students in clinical psychiatry.

Head of Department of Psychiatry, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2000–2005)
Responsibilities:

• Led the Department of Psychiatry, overseeing academic, clinical, and research activities.

• Developed programs to improve psychiatric education and mental health care delivery in Sri Lanka.

Research Topics:

• "Psychiatric Care in Sri Lanka: Current Trends and Challenges"

• "Advances in Psychopharmacology: Treatment of Depression and Anxiety"

• "Mental Health Care for the Elderly: A Growing Need in Sri Lanka"

Dr. Abeysinghe has published many research papers in both local and international medical journals, focusing on mental health, psychiatric care, and advancements in treatment modalities.

Lifetime Achievement Award, Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists, 2018
Recognized for his contributions to the field of psychiatry in Sri Lanka and his dedication to improving mental health care in the country.

Best Psychiatrist of the Year, Suwasetha Medical Center, 2015
Awarded for his outstanding work in mental health care and his role in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges.

Mental Health and Well-Being in Sri Lanka – Published in Sri Lankan Journal of Psychiatry, 2015

Psychiatric Treatment Approaches for Depression and Anxiety – Featured in International Journal of Psychiatry, 2017

The Impact of Psychiatric Education on Mental Health Care in Sri Lanka – Published in Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 2019