Sutter Health

Department Chair

Site Lead and Psychiatrist

Self-Management of Depression

Depression is a complex illness, which presents in a myriad of ways and almost 60-70% people treated with antidepressants fail to achieve a symptom-free state when first treated with these medications. The treatment of depression cannot be pigeon-holed into one or two kinds of treatment modalities. Self-management is increasingly becoming the standard of care in people with long-standing medical conditions. Self-management puts one in the driver’s seat with regards to making choices regarding one’s health. However, treatment of depression has lagged behind in incorporating the concept of self-management with the most popular self-help paradigm on depression focusing mostly on cognitive-behavioral approaches. Self-management goes beyond the narrow perspective of self-help and addresses life style changes, social relationships, communication, problem-solving, and also includes elements of wellness and recovery.

Author and Blogger

Kaiser Permanente

Senior Physician

County of Humboldt

Medical Director

ProMedica

UPMC

Resident Physician

Central Institute of Psychiatry

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences

House Officer

Harpreet S. Duggal, MD, FAPA, is a board-certified psychiatrist and an international expert on self-management of depression. He has practiced psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for over 20 years and has authored over one hundred articles in scientific journals. He is also a bestselling author of books on depression. Check out his blog on evidence-based strategies for self-management of depression and lifestyle psychiatry. The content on this platform or other social media sites should not be construed as treatment advice or a substitute for it.

Harpreet Duggal, MD, FAPA

Full-time Freelance Writer/Social Media Marketer

The Best Brain Possible 

I have researched and written fact-based, informative, and interesting articles for my own website and clients about mental, brain, emotional, psychological, and physical health, and well-being, drawing from personal experience and scientific information part-time since 2009. I am proficient in social media marketing across several platforms, content design creation for all types of material from marketing to educational, and am familiar with various mail list management and marketing systems.

Part-time Writer/Content Creator/Online Marketer

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Responsible for writing, editing, and designing content for newsletters, social media, brochures, and other promotional, marketing, and educational collateral in a department in the College of Business and Economics. Established, managed, and marketed to multiple email lists. Created content and 
managed organization’s professional pages on social media. Produced and edited educational and marketing material: slide shows, videos, emails, technical reports, press releases, website and social content, signs, etc.

Communications Specialist

I turn ideas into impact and action through strategic storytelling, digital marketing, and social media management. Blending science-backed research, engaging content creation, and audience-building expertise, I craft digital narratives that educate, inspire, and drive results.

As a Freelance Writer, Social Media Marketer, and Published Author, I don’t just create content—I develop strategies that grow communities and spark meaningful engagement. I have successfully:

✔️Authored three mental health-focused books, two self-published, managing every aspect from research and writing to publishing and promotion.
✔️Built and managed large online audiences (over 100K on Facebook) for myself and clients using organic growth strategies.
✔️Created and executed social media campaigns, email marketing strategies, and SEO-optimized content to elevate brand presence and engagement—increasing one client’s LinkedIn engagement by 753% in three months.
✔️Implemented multi-platform content strategies across blogs, email campaigns, SEO-driven website content, and video scripts—including a neuroscience-based TEDx Talk.
✔️Led internal and external digital communications, crafting newsletters, social media content, Google Ads, press releases, and educational materials to achieve marketing objectives.

At the core of my work is a unique ability to transform complex information into compelling, easy-to-understand content. My website, The Best Brain Possible, exemplifies this by serving as a hub where neuroscience, mental health, storytelling, and self-improvement intersect.

Specialties:
Content Marketing & Digital Strategy
Social Media Growth & Community Engagement
SEO, Email Marketing & Website Optimization
Health, Science & Mental Wellness Writing
Book Writing, Publishing & Brand Development

Whether crafting insightful articles, developing digital campaigns, or managing online communities, I bring clarity, creativity, and proven strategy to every project. Let’s create something impactful together!

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