Aijaz Nanjiani, MD
- Position: President of the Medical Staff
- Primary Specialty: Psychiatry (Board Certified)
- Additional Specialty: Geriatric Psychiatry
- Languages Spoken: English, Hindi
About Aijaz
Dr. Aijaz Nanjiani has more than 48 years of experience in medicine, including 36 years specializing in psychiatry. He specializes in adult and geriatric psychiatry, as well as developmental disabilities. During his residency, he served as Chief Resident and is a board-certified psychiatrist. Dr. Aijaz Nanjiani currently serves as President of the Medical Staff at Christian Health in Wyckoff, New Jersey.
- Medical School
- King Edward Medical College, University of Punjab
- Residency
- Bergen Regional Medical Center
- Board Certification
- Psychiatry
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Patau’s Syndrome
2007
Published article on American Journal of Neuropsychiatry discussing psychiatric and neuropsychiatric aspects of Patau’s Syndrome.
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Stigma in Mental Illness
2005
Article from Utah Psychiatric Association Newsletter addressing the social stigma associated with mental illness and the importance of awareness and advocacy.
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Mental Illness and Stigma
2004
Publication from New Jersey Psychiatric Association Newsletter focused on public perceptions of mental illness and strategies to reduce stigma.
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Destigmatizing Mental Illness
2001
Newspaper article from Dawn Newspaper in Pakistan promoting mental health awareness and reducing societal stigma surrounding psychiatric disorders.
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Schizophrenia – A Caretaker’s Perspective
Article on Dawn Newspaper discussing schizophrenia from the perspective of caregivers and family members.
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Interview on Empty Nest Syndrome
2000
Featured interview on Daily Dawn Newspaper discussing psychological effects and emotional challenges associated with Empty Nest Syndrome.
- Schizophrenia and treatment-resistant schizophrenia
- Psychopharmacology and antipsychotic therapies
- Psychiatric stigma and mental health awareness
- Substance abuse and psychiatric comorbidity
- Acute agitation and psychosis management
- Community mental health and psychiatric rehabilitation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with pharmacotherapy
- Adult outpatient psychiatry
- Geriatric psychiatry
- Depression and suicidality
- Treatment-resistant depression
- Psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy integration
- Clozapine treatment for schizophrenia
- Dementia evaluation and management
- Hypnotherapy and hypnosis-based treatment approaches
- Acute inpatient psychiatric care