Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya had an informal dialogue with young people on mental health and well-being during an initiative to mark World Mental Health Day.

The discussion on October 11 at De Sarem House was organised by UNICEF Sri Lanka and MHPSS.net in collaboration with the Youth Advisory Network (YAN). It brought together young people aged 18 to 24 to share their experiences, perspectives and concerns regarding mental health challenges faced by youth in Sri Lanka.

During the interactive session, Amarasuriya engaged in an open conversation with participants, listening to their views on the pressures affecting young people's mental wellbeing, barriers to seeking support, and the importance of creating s...