NIMH Archives

September 11, 2023

As Sri Lanka continues to grapple with the lingering effects of successive crises, that have pushed countless individuals to their mental, physical, and financial limits, the ‘1926’ Mental Health Helpline and Chat-line stands out as a beacon of hope. Born from a collaboration between the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and […]

March 2, 2023

The social and economic upheaval of the recent past has undoubtedly tested the resolve of every Sri Lankan. In the flurry of our day-to-day efforts to survive and safely navigate through times of unprecedented crisis, it is often the case that we neglect our emotions, all of which is likely to take […]

February 14, 2023

Building on the urgent national efforts to enhance access to professional mental healthcare services for all Sri Lankans, Airtel Lanka in partnership with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) announced the expansion of its Whatsapp service into a 24/7 operation. The expanded service is designed to ensure that anyone facing challenges […]

August 30, 2022

• Lockdowns and the economic crisis has resulted in a sharp increase in mental health related issues • A growing demand for chat based solutions aligned to the needs of Sri Lanka’s youth The nation’s preferred telco among youth, Airtel Lanka in partnership with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), […]

July 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to drastic changes in daily routines, and created intense stress and uncertainty for most others. This has invariably impacted our physical wellbeing, and equally importantly, our mental and emotional health. While it has often been an uphill struggle, organizations like the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) […]

December 2, 2020

Airtel Sri Lanka, the most preferred telco by the youth, recently launched Sri Lanka’s first ever text-based mental health helpline in partnership with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The service which went live on World Mental Health Day 2020, is free for Airtel customers and is also accessible for users of other mobile […]

Airtel-NIMH1926 Mental Health Chatline: A Lifeline for Sri Lankans in Crisis

Airtel-NIMH 1926: Saving lives through mindful conversation on mental health

No one left behind: Airtel-NIMH Mental Health Helpline expands to 24/7 service

Airtel enables NIMH Mental Health Helpline 1926 expansion to Whatsapp

An accessible path to mental health with NIMH’s ‘1926’ chat line powered by Airtel

Airtel launches 1926 mental health chat-line together with NIMH