Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself into hospital to treat a “severe” case of depression, an aide for the Democrat said on Thursday. Adam Jentleson said in a statement said Fetterman “has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks.” Jentleson said the Senator was evaluated by Congress physician Dr Brian P. Monhahan earlier this week and was advised to undergo “inpatient care at Walter Reed.”
Fetterman’s aide added: “John agreed, and he’s receiving treatment on a voluntary basis.
“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.”
Fetterman won his seat in the November mid-term election after suffering a stroke during the campaign.
He was hospitalised again last week and kept under observation for several days after feeling lightheaded.
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