Sen. Fetterman Hospitalized for Clinical Depression

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) checked himself into a Washington-area hospital on Feb. 15, according to his chief of staff, Adam Jentleson.
“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,” Jentleson said in a Feb. 16 statement.
“On Monday, John was evaluated by Dr. Brian P. Monahan, the attending physician of the United States Congress. Yesterday, Dr. Monahan recommended inpatient care at Walter Reed. John agreed, and he is receiving treatment on a voluntary basis….}

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