Sopio Salia

Psychiatrist, Narcologist — Chief Psychiatrist of Day Center, GSMRC

Education & Qualifications

• Medical Faculty — Tbilisi Medical Academy
• Residency in Psychiatry — Tbilisi State Medical University (2002–2006)
• Licensed Narcologist (Addiction Medicine)

Clinical Expertise & Specialization

Primary Areas of Specialization

• Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder)
• Anxiety Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Psychotic Spectrum Disorders
• Addiction & Substance Use Disorders
• Mental health problems associated with neurodegenerative diseases

Clinical Services

• Outpatient consultations
• Inpatient and day hospital treatment
• Emergency psychiatric services
• Home visits — for patients unable to attend the clinic due to physical or psychiatric difficulties

Professional Experience

• Chief Psychiatrist, Day Center Inpatient Service — GSMRC (since 2017)
• Clinical practice in psychiatry since 2006 — outpatient, inpatient, and day hospital services
• Extensive multi-year experience across a broad spectrum of mental health conditions

Leadership & Supervision

• Multidisciplinary Team Leader — active involvement in clinical management
• Supervisor — educational programs at GSMRC
• Clinical Psychology Internship (theory & practice course)
• Psychiatry Residency training program
• Pedagogical activities

Languages

• Georgian — Native
• Russian