Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has been discharged. Senators are back in Braddock, Pennsylvania. His depression is in remission and he plans to return when the Senate is reconvened.
Fetterman’s office said in a statement provided to PoliticusUSA: Today, he was discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and treated for major depression by a team led by Dr. David Williamson, chief neuropsychiatrist and medical director. Senator Fetterman’s depression is now in remission, according to Dr. Williamson. Senator Fetterman’s entire course of treatment took place in the Department of Neuropsychiatry, 7 East, a medical department. With the Senate adjourned for the next two weeks, Senator Fetterman will spend time with his family and voters in Pennsylvania before returning to Washington, D.C., when the Senate resumes on April 17. “
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In his discharge report, Dr. Williamson, the doctor who treated the senator, said his speech ability improved as his depression improved, suggesting that depression may have been a barrier to stroke recovery. I suggested something.
Senator Fetterman urged people struggling with depression to seek help. I am thrilled to be the father and husband I want to be and to be worthy of a seat in the Pennsylvania Senate. Pennsylvanians will always have my back and I will always have their back.Walter A big thank you to the amazing team at Reed. The care they provided changed my life. I hope to talk more about this soon, but for now I just want everyone to know that depression is treatable and treatment works. There are people currently suffering from depression in red and blue counties. If you need help, ask for help. “
according to American Stroke Association, Depression is a common experience for stroke survivors and is often caused by biochemical changes in the brain. Depression can interfere with rehabilitation and stroke recovery.
Pennsylvanians are happy to have their senators back, and Senate Democrats will welcome the 51st ballot.
John Fetterman has had a rough road lately.
Jason is the editor-in-chief. He is also a White House press pool and a congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a BA in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy with a specialization in the social reform movement.
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