Sharmin Ghaznavi, MD, PhD

Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

Sharmin Ghaznavi, MD, PhD is affiliated with Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Sharmin Ghaznavi has authored or co-authored 6 peer-reviewed articles published across the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry and the Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders between 2015 and 2026. Their work focuses on Bipolar Disorder, Psychiatry, Depression (MDD), Grief, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Bipolar Disorder Psychiatry Depression (MDD) Grief Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Primary Care Psychedelics

Frequent co-authors

Theodore A. Stern Amit Chopra Andrew A. Nierenberg Charlotte Schiewe Chirag M. Vyas Christina M. Temes Christopher Magoon David Mischoulon

Differentiating Bipolar and Other Psychiatric Disorders

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Differentiating Bipolar and Other Psychiatric Disorders

May 12, 2026

Diagnosis of bipolar spectrum disorder is often complicated, as most patients present for care during depressive episodes, which are more frequent than hypomanic or manic episodes.

Mohamed Soliman, Sharmin Ghaznavi, David Mischoulon, et al

Prolonged Grief: Etiology and Management

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Prolonged Grief: Etiology and Management

February 4, 2025

Prolonged grief disorder has several features that overlap with depression and PTSD but is a distinct entity for which a well-validated, targeted treatment is available.

Christopher Magoon, Sharmin Ghaznavi, Theodore A. Stern

Comorbid Bipolar Disorder and PTSD

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Comorbid Bipolar Disorder and PTSD

December 24, 2024

Bipolar disorder and PTSD are highly comorbid conditions, and pharmacologic management poses unique challenges, as side effects of the commonly used medications for one disorder can worsen the symptoms...

Sharmin Ghaznavi, Christina M. Temes, Theodore A. Stern, et al

Management of Rumination and Obsessions in Primary Care

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Management of Rumination and Obsessions in Primary Care

May 30, 2024

Difficult-to-control negative repetitive thoughts can manifest as ruminations or obsessions. Appropriate early identification and intervention can positively affect the course and prevent an episode of psychiatric illness.

Sharmin Ghaznavi, Charlotte Schiewe, Theodore A. Stern

Medical Uses and Adverse Effects of Psilocybin

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Medical Uses and Adverse Effects of Psilocybin

May 28, 2024

There has been a resurgence of interest in the use of psychedelics, including psilocybin, for therapeutic purposes, with early studies suggesting promise for use in various conditions such as...

Sharmin Ghaznavi, Theodore A. Stern, Lourdes M. Bernardez

Commentary

What Happens Now? The Importance of Naturalistic Course After First Mania

September 23, 2015

Andrew A. Nierenberg, Thilo Deckersbach, Louisa G. Sylvia, et al