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When people realised that the earth was not flat but round, they shifted a paradigm. That paradigm shift caused a great change in their thinking, sciences, politics, and religion. The world was not what it used to be anymore. However we in the East knew that the earth was not flat and there are millions…

Trigger: ‘In a bit to cut smoking-related deaths, Doctors call for total ban on sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2000’ appeared on Daily Mirror recently.) Mammals are the most advanced class of life known to us. Characteristically, they have hair, three little bones in their middle ear and show maternal care with milk…

To what degree is fear learnt, and to what degree is fear a result of bio chemistry/ biology? Small babies are scared of loud noises, from the very first time they hear it. Certain animals are shown to be afraid of some specific animals/ objects without being exposed to the relevant stimulus beforehand. However if…

What are we doing to our children? What is the best gift you can give your child? Wealth, education, social status, An Australian passport or what? I am sure most of us would answer: Education. What they actually mean is a good educational qualification, such as a medical degree or an MBA. I feel that…

1. Hi Doctor Mahesh, please state your full name and designation ( this is so I can identify you in my article) Mahesh Rajasuriya Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo Consultant Psychiatrist, National Hospital of Sri Lanka 2. Corporal Punishment at school, includes slapping, caning and other forms of…

WHY SO BEAUTIFUL? A friend of mine, quite sharp and quick in realising things quickly when others take a longer time, did not agree with me that the tobacco industry targets children in Sri Lanka. “Of course, they do in other countries. There is evidence. But not here, in Sri Lanka, right?” Wrong. I wanted…

Recommendations of Presidential Task Force on Prevention of Suicide – 1997  

Paradigm or limbic shift? When people realised that the earth was not flat but round, they shifted a paradigm. That paradigm shift caused a great change in their thinking, sciences, politics, and religion. The world was not what it used to be anymore. However, we in the East knew that the earth was not flat…

Beating them at their own game: New weapon for you and me By Dr. Mahesh Rajasuriya Consultant Psychiatrist, National Hospital of Sri Lanka Senior Lecturer, University of Colombo (Rajasuirya.Online@gmail.com) Doctors and other health workers have been trying to get people to eat less sugar and less starch for several decades, but people still eat lots…