Editorial Role

Hunuwala Piyadassi serves as editor for International Journal of Traditional and Alternative Therapeutics.

Biography

H. Piyadassi is a clinical psychologist and mental health researcher with academic qualifications in psychology, counselling, education and related fields, including a PhD. Their areas of specialisation include psychology, psychotherapy, meditation therapy, traditional therapy and mental health research. They are particularly interested in exploring how mindfulness and meditation practices support emotional regulation, self-compassion, resilience, and mental health.

Their academic interests also include developing and evaluating culturally appropriate, evidence-informed psychological interventions. Methodologically, they are interested in qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research, including intervention studies and controlled clinical trials. Through interdisciplinary research, scholarly publications and psychological education, H. Piyadassi aims to strengthen the integration of psychological science and traditional contemplative practices while contributing to accessible, effective and culturally responsive mental health care.

Research Interest

Buddhist Psychology and Psychotherapy; Mindfulness-Based Interventions; Loving-Kindness Meditation and Compassion-Based Approaches; Depression; Anxiety; Psychological Well-Being; Adolescent Mental Health; Development and Evaluation of Psychological Interventions; Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Mental Health Research

Journal

International Journal of Traditional and Alternative Therapeutics