Senator Fetterman Returns to Senate After Battling Depression

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Senator Fetterman Returns to Senate After Battling Depression
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Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has returned to the Senate after receiving treatment for clinical depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Fetterman, who sought treatment in February, said in a statement that depression is treatable and urged those who need help to seek it. His decision to seek treatment opened up a broader conversation on Capitol Hill about mental health. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed support for the Pennsylvania Democrat as he underwent treatment.

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