Sharmin Ghaznavi, MD, PhD

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

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Sharmin Ghaznavi, MD, PhD, is affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Ghaznavi has published extensively on topics including bipolar disorder, depression, grief, posttraumatic stress disorder, primary care psychiatry, and the clinical use of psychedelics. The work encompasses differentiating bipolar spectrum disorders, managing prolonged grief, addressing comorbid bipolar disorder and PTSD, and exploring the medical applications and adverse effects of psilocybin. Ghaznavi has contributed to Psychiatrist.com from 2015 through 2026.

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

September 23, 2015

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