Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman openly discussed how the Senate race made his depression even worse in an interview with CNN (URL 1). The senator admits himself to the hospital for depression in February, but recently returned to work in the Capitol Hill after a six-week hospital stay. In an interview, Fetterman expressed gratitude and acknowledges that he is prepared to serve his full six-year term in the Senate (URL 4).
It was not long before concerns were raised about the senator’s mental and emotional wellbeing. Fetterman’s first speech in Congress was called “frightening” and “concerning” by various sources (URL 5). Social media users also expressed worry after the senator led his first committee hearing in the Senate on Wednesday, saying he was “not remotely well” (URL 9).
However, Fetterman also gained support from Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who sees the senator as a strong ally in legalizing marijuana (URL 6). In the past, Fetterman’s stance on legalizing marijuana has helped him advance to his current position.
Throughout his recovery, Fetterman gave credit to healthcare for changing his life (URL 10). He even shared his experiences regarding depression treatment in an exclusive interview with People Magazine, hoping to help remove the stigma surrounding mental illness (URL 1).
Despite facing challenges, Fetterman continues to serve as Pennsylvania’s senator and is determined to make a difference.
