😢Sen John #Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed Wed night to receive treatment for clinical depression.

“While John has experienced depression off & on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks”: Adam Jentleson. After undergoing an evaluation on Monday, the attending physician in Congress, Fetterman followed the recommendation for inpatient care at Walter Reed.

“John agreed, & he is receiving treatment on a voluntary basis,” Mr. Jentleson said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/us/politics/john-fetterman-health.html

John Fetterman Checks In to Hospital for Treatment of Clinical Depression

A spokesman for the first-term senator from Pennsylvania, who had a near-fatal stroke last year, said his depression had grown severe in recent weeks, as he has worked to adjust to life in the Senate.

@GottaLaff Appreciate his transparency. There is no shame to seeking help.
@TerpieCat Exactly. He’s such a mensch.