Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Approximately 30% of Sri Lanka's adult population suffers from mental health issues, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Madhushani Dias has revealed.

Speaking at a programme held in Colombo today (26), Dr. Dias noted that a significant proportion of those affected are individuals aged 60 or 65 and above.

She stressed that Sri Lanka's elderly population is increasing at a rapid rate and that numerous challenges have emerged due to the lack of social awareness regarding mental health issues faced by the elderly.

Society often makes decisions based on misconceptions surrounding certain psychological symptoms associated with ageing, frequently dismissing them as normal conditions. As a result, symptoms such as memory loss an...