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Sri
Lanka has made significant strides towards the development of efficient,
comprehensive, and integrated community-based mental health services.
As
of 2011, 20 out of 26 health districts (77%) had functioning acute
inpatient units within general hospital settings, compared with 10 out
of 26 (38%) before the tsunami.
In
addition, the country had 16 fully functional intermediate stay
rehabilitation units, compared with five units in 2004.
Nearly
30 community support centres have been established, promoting community
involvement and education.
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