By: Staff Writer
October 16, Colombo (LNW): eChannelling PLC has unveiled ‘eMindCare,’ Sri Lanka’s first comprehensive digital platform dedicated to promoting mental health and psychosocial wellbeing, marking a major milestone in the nation’s digital healthcare landscape. The initiative aims to make expert mental health support more accessible, inclusive, and stigma-free at a time when stress, anxiety, and depression are becoming increasingly widespread across the country.
The launch comes amid growing concern over mental health challenges in Sri Lanka, particularly among youth and working professionals facing financial pressures, job insecurity, and post-pandemic stress. According to recent surveys by the World Health Organization, one in eight Sri Lankans is estimated to experience a mental health condition, yet only a fraction seek professional help due to stigma and limited access to care. eMindCare seeks to bridge this gap by combining clinical expertise with holistic practices and educational tools designed to foster awareness and resilience.
Through the eMindCare platform—accessible via www.echannelling.com users can connect directly with qualified psychiatrists, counsellors, and wellness practitioners. The service also integrates yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices, offering a well-rounded approach that supports emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing. This holistic model allows individuals to manage not only diagnosed conditions but also day-to-day stress and lifestyle-related mental health challenges.
The platform targets a wide audience including students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and employees in high-pressure sectors such as healthcare, finance, and IT. It also provides tools for families and communities seeking to enhance collective wellbeing. For those who simply wish to maintain a balanced mental state, eMindCare offers preventive care options and self-help educational resources that build mental health literacy and promote long-term wellbeing.
eChannelling, a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings, said the introduction of eMindCare reflects its continued commitment to social responsibility and its leadership role in digital healthcare innovation. The company emphasized that eMindCare goes beyond treatment it represents a movement toward empowerment, awareness, and inclusivity, creating a culture where mental wellbeing is prioritized in everyday life.
Designed with privacy and convenience in mind, eMindCare allows users to access care anytime and anywhere, through both desktop and mobile applications. The platform ensures confidentiality and professional standards, providing safe spaces for individuals to seek help without fear of judgment.
By combining technology with compassionate care, eChannelling aims to break down the barriers that prevent many Sri Lankans from seeking mental health support. With eMindCare, the company envisions a future where mental wellness is not an afterthought but a fundamental aspect of public health—accessible, accepted, and actively nurtured across society.
