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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Somatic Therapy Method Implementation for Better Mental Wellbeing and Enhancing Mental Health Education in Georgia

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Somatic Therapy Method Implementation for Better Mental Wellbeing and Enhancing Mental Health Education in Georgia

Beneficiaries: Consortium consisting of LEPL Ilia State University and LEPL Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University

Project Name: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Somatic Therapy Method Implementation for Better Mental Wellbeing and Enhancing Mental Health Education in Georgia

Implementation Dates: 10/2023-04/2025

Total Project Cost:  585,459 GEL

Grant Amount: 517,959 GEL

 

Description

The project aims to purchase and install a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) machine, train relevant personnel and provide services to students (free of charge) – especially in cases of depression, addictions and post-traumatic stress; At the same time, based on the introduction of this new method, it is planned that the counseling service will be involved in the auxiliary economic activities of the university and will serve not only the students of lLIAUNI, but also the general population for a certain fee.

 

Activities

The university has already purchased and equipped the consulting service with TMS equipment. In addition, the visit of German experts to Georgia was carried out, as a result of which the staff implementing the project were trained in the use of new device.

Accordingly, within the framework of the project, the TMS method is already being served to the beneficiaries and a clinical practice base has been created, where students of ILIAUNI and BSU are practicing in the psycho-consulting service.

Also, based on the data collected within the project, a series of studies on the effectiveness factors of the TMS method is being conducted, the results of which will be published in an international refereed journal.

 

Sustainability

As a result of the implementation of the project, the treatment process will continue by using the TMS device for students and beneficiaries outside the university. This ensures that the relevant income is received to guarantee the continuous operation of the service.