Posted 12/31/2023, 8:57:00 PM
Fetterman Opens Up About Past Struggles with Depression and Thoughts of Self-Harm
- Sen. Fetterman recently revealed he sought treatment for severe depression that led to thoughts of self-harm
- He checked himself into Walter Reed hospital in February 2022 for 6 weeks of inpatient care
- Fetterman was struggling with depression on top of recovering from a stroke he suffered during his Senate campaign
- He worried going public with his depression treatment would end his political career
- After treatment, Fetterman's depression is now in remission and he plans to encourage others struggling with mental health issues