Fetterman Checks Himself Into Walter Reed Medical Center to Be Treated for Clinical Depression
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) is receiving treatment for depression. In a statement on Thursday, Fetterman’s chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, said, “Last night, Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed…
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) is receiving treatment for depression.
In a statement on Thursday, Fetterman’s chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, said, “Last night, Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression.”
“While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks,” he continued.
Jentleson explained the attending physician of Congress recommended inpatient care for Fetterman.
“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,” the statement added.
Check out the statement below:
The news Fetterman is receiving treatment for depression comes a week after he was hospitalized overnight.
On Feb. 8, his communications director, Joe Calvello, said, “Towards the end of the Senate Democratic retreat today, Senator John Fetterman began feeling lightheaded.”