Sen.
John Fetterman Checks Into Hospital , for Clinical Depression.
CNN reports that the senator's chief of staff made the announcement on Feb.
16.
On Monday, John was evaluated by Dr. Brian P.
Monahan, the Attending Physician of the United States Congress.
, Adam Jentleson, John Fetterman's Chief of Staff, via CNN.
Yesterday, Dr. Monahan recommended inpatient care at Walter Reed.
John agreed, and he is receiving treatment on a voluntary basis, Adam Jentleson, John Fetterman's Chief of Staff, via CNN.
Fetterman, who was elected to Congress after suffering a stroke last year, has received praise from his wife and other lawmakers for having the courage to ask for help.
Fetterman, who was elected to Congress after suffering a stroke last year, has received praise from his wife and other lawmakers for having the courage to ask for help.
After what he’s been through in the past year, there’s probably no one who wanted to talk about his own health less than John.
I’m so proud of him for asking for help and getting the care he needs, Gisele Barreto Fetterman, via Twitter.
Millions of Americans, like John, struggle with depression each day.
I am looking forward to seeing him return to the Senate soon.
Sending love and support to John, Gisele, and their family, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Twitter.
According to Fetterman's chief of staff, the senator has struggled with depression "off and on" throughout his life.
The issue "only became severe in recent weeks.".
Fetterman's doctors are hopeful that he'll feel better soon.
After examining John, the doctors at Walter Reed told us that John is getting the care he needs, and will soon be back to himself, Adam Jentleson, John Fetterman's Chief of Staff, via CNN.
In 2022, HealthDay News reported that nearly 10% of Americans suffered from depression
