Dr. Panna Sharma
Consultant Psychiatrist | De-Addiction Specialist
- MBBS, MD, D.N.B. (Psychiatry)
- Hindi, English, Bengali
- 6+ Years of Experience
- DMC/R/16502
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About Dr. Panna Sharma
Dr. Panna Sharma is a highly skilled and compassionate psychiatrist with extensive experience in treating a wide range of mental health disorders. She holds an MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College and an MD in Psychiatry from the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Delhi. She further earned a DNB in Psychiatry from the National Board of Examinations, solidifying her expertise in the field.
With over six years of experience, Dr. Sharma has worked at leading institutions, including the Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. She is currently a Consultant Psychiatrist at Anvaya Healthcare and a Project Research Scientist at AIIMS, where she contributes to pioneering psychiatric research and innovative mental health treatments.
Dr. Sharma believes in a holistic, evidence-based approach to mental healthcare, integrating pharmacological treatments with psychotherapy, neuromodulation techniques, and community interventions. She is dedicated to improving psychiatric care accessibility through telepsychiatry, digital mental health solutions, and community outreach programs.
Dr. Panna Sharma is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based, and cutting-edge psychiatric care to individuals of all age groups. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, she ensures personalized treatment plans tailored to your mental health needs.
Areas of Expertise
Counseling
Psychiatry Care
De-Addiction Care
Depression and Anxiety
Stress and Trauma Management
- Addiction Psychiatry: Specializing in the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders, including alcohol, nicotine, and opioid dependencies. Comprehensive de-addiction therapy tailored to individual needs.
- General Psychiatry: Expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mood and thought disorders.
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Providing specialized care for children and adolescents, including the management of ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and various behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Neuromodulation Therapies: Offering advanced treatments such as Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Ketamine Therapy, and Modified Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for refractory mental health conditions.
- Women’s Mental Health: Focused care addressing issues related to postpartum depression, perimenopausal mood disorders, and the impact of hormonal fluctuations on mental well-being.
- Psychotherapy & Counseling: Skilled in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused interventions to support emotional healing and resilience.
- Psychosomatic Disorders: Managing mental health conditions that manifest with physical symptoms, including stress-induced illnesses, and integrating psychiatric care with physical health strategies.
- Community Psychiatry & Mental Health Awareness: Actively engaged in mental health education and outreach through school programs, community clinics, and digital psychiatry initiatives, promoting mental well-being across diverse populations.
Research & Publications
Dr. Panna Sharma is an active researcher with multiple publications in renowned national and international psychiatric journals. Her work includes studies on:
🔹 Mental illness and homelessness in adolescents – Case studies on reintegration with families.
🔹 Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in treatment-resistant depression – A retrospective analysis of its effectiveness.
🔹 Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) in Depression – Examining prefrontal changes during cognitive tasks.
🔹 Coercion in Psychiatric Inpatient Settings – A study evaluating restraint use in psychiatric hospitals.
She has also contributed chapters in leading psychiatry textbooks, focusing on dementia pharmacology, psychiatric investigations, and social psychiatry.
Awards & Recognition
🏆 Best Paper Award – Mid-Term CME by Indian Psychiatric Society (2024)
🏆 Honorary Award for Research – Neuromodulation Society of India (2024)
🏆 3rd Prize in National Essay Competition – Role of psychiatrists in tobacco cessation (2024)
🏆 Speaker & Panelist – National and international conferences on Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adolescent Psychiatry, and Mental Health Advocacy.
Academic & Clinical Training
📍 Senior Resident, IHBAS, Delhi (2021-2022)
📍 Senior Resident, AIIMS, Delhi (2022-2024)
📍 Project Research Scientist, AIIMS, Delhi (2024-Present)
Dr. Sharma has extensive clinical experience in:
✔ Managing outpatient & inpatient psychiatric cases
✔ Handling psychiatric emergencies and crisis interventions
✔ Training and mentoring mental health professionals
✔ Conducting mental health awareness programs in schools and NGOs
✔ Providing digital psychiatry and teleconsultations
Workshops & Certifications
📌 Neuromodulation Training (2023) – Neuromodulation Society of India
📌 Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health (2023) – National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
📌 Advanced CBT for OCD & Chronic Pain (2024) – Indian Association for Cognitive Therapy
📌 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Training (2024) – Indian Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health
