John Fetterman gives emotional speech about disability rights after recovering from stroke
1 year, 7 months ago

John Fetterman gives emotional speech about disability rights after recovering from stroke

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senator John Fetterman delivered an emotional speech about his disability to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mr Fetterman spoke via video message in his signature Carhartt shirt at the American Association of People with Disabilities’ celebration of the landmark law that passed in 1990 with overwhelming bipartisan support. “The Americans with Disabilities Act makes this possible.” In February, Mr Fetterman checked into Walter Reed Medical Center to undergo treatment for depression. “Now that I’m a senator, I’m going to continue to fight for disability rights in DC,” Mr Fetterman said.

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Sen. Fetterman Feared News About His Depression Would End His Political Career
1 year, 2 months ago

Sen. Fetterman Feared News About His Depression Would End His Political Career

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression. And so, I had assumed that that would be the end of my career,” he said When he sought treatment for clinical depression, Fetterman was still coping with the effects of the stroke he …

Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career
1 year, 2 months ago

Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression. “This is a conversation that I’ve had with myself and anybody that knows they’re unable to address their depression, is they start to have dark conversations with themself about self-harm,” Fetterman said. And then I kind of …

John Fetterman Describes Deep Depression After Dr. Oz Debate: ‘I Wasn't Functional’
1 year, 11 months ago

John Fetterman Describes Deep Depression After Dr. Oz Debate: ‘I Wasn't Functional’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. John Fetterman says his mental health took a sharp turn for the worse last year after he struggled during a nationally televised debate against his opponent in the Senate race, Mehmet Oz. In the piece, Fetterman revealed how reactions to the Oct. 25 debate prompted a “seismic” shift in his mental health, eventually leading him to …

Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression ‘in remission’
1 year, 11 months ago

Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression ‘in remission’

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman has left Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after six weeks of inpatient treatment for clinical depression, with plans to return to the Senate when the chamber resumes session in mid-April, his office said Friday. In a statement, Fetterman’s office said he is back home in Braddock, in western Pennsylvania, with his depression …

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression ‘in remission’
1 year, 11 months ago

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression ‘in remission’

LA Times  

Sen. John Fetterman, shown at the U.S. Capitol earlier this year, was treated for clinical depression. Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman has left Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after six weeks of inpatient treatment for clinical depression, with plans to return to the Senate when the chamber resumes session in mid-April, his office said Friday. In a statement, Fetterman’s office …

John Fetterman to return to U.S. Senate by April 17
1 year, 11 months ago

John Fetterman to return to U.S. Senate by April 17

Raw Story  

PITTSBURGH — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., will return to the Senate on April 17, after spending several weeks in the hospital for treatment of clinical depression, a source close to the senator confirmed to the Capital-Star on Wednesday. His chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, said at the time that Fetterman had experienced depression “on and off throughout his life,” …

Don Jr goes on Fetterman rant at CPAC: ‘Pennsylvania managed to elect a vegetable’
2 years ago

Don Jr goes on Fetterman rant at CPAC: ‘Pennsylvania managed to elect a vegetable’

The Independent  

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Fetterman ‘on path to recovery,’ will be out for more weeks
2 years ago

Fetterman ‘on path to recovery,’ will be out for more weeks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A spokesman for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says the Democrat is “on a path to recovery” after checking himself into a hospital for clinical depression earlier this month, and he is still expected to be away from the Senate for several weeks. “We understand the intense interest in John’s status and especially appreciate the flood of well-wishes,” Fetterman’s …

Senator John Fetterman could remain hospitalised for more than a month to treat ‘severe’ depression
2 years, 1 month ago

Senator John Fetterman could remain hospitalised for more than a month to treat ‘severe’ depression

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Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression
2 years, 1 month ago

Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When Patrick Kennedy was in Congress, he would sneak in his treatments for substance abuse over the holidays, in between congressional work periods. He’s going to be a great Senator for a long time, and I’m pulling for him today.” Texas Sen. John Cornyn said the Senate “can be arduous. Dr. Eric Lenze, head of the Department of …

Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression
2 years, 1 month ago

Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression

The Independent  

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Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression
2 years, 1 month ago

Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, still recovering from a stroke, has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression, his office said Thursday. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said Fetterman “is getting the help he needs” and is expected to return soon, but declined to answer questions about …

John Fetterman checks himself into Walter Reed Medical Center to treat ‘severe’ depression
2 years, 1 month ago

John Fetterman checks himself into Walter Reed Medical Center to treat ‘severe’ depression

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Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression
2 years, 1 month ago

Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression

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John Fetterman checks into Walter Reed for depression
2 years, 1 month ago

John Fetterman checks into Walter Reed for depression

Raw Story  

Sen. John Fetterman's office disclosed that the senator checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for treatment for clinical depression. “While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks," his office said in the statement. After examining John, the doctors at Walter Reed told us that John is getting …

Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression
2 years, 1 month ago

Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression

LA Times  

Sen. John Fetterman arrives for President Biden’s State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on Feb. 7 in Washington. Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, still recovering from a stroke, has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression, his office said Thursday. “After examining John, the …

John Fetterman rushed to hospital amid concerns he may have suffered a new stroke
2 years, 1 month ago

John Fetterman rushed to hospital amid concerns he may have suffered a new stroke

The Independent  

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What has John Fetterman said about his stroke and recovery?
2 years, 4 months ago

What has John Fetterman said about his stroke and recovery?

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Trump Jr calls John Fetterman ‘brain dead’ in nasty attack after Pennsylvania Dem debates Dr Oz after stroke
2 years, 4 months ago

Trump Jr calls John Fetterman ‘brain dead’ in nasty attack after Pennsylvania Dem debates Dr Oz after stroke

The Independent  

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Fetterman’s doctor says he’s recovering well from May stroke
2 years, 5 months ago

Fetterman’s doctor says he’s recovering well from May stroke

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — John Fetterman, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Pennsylvania, released a doctor’s note Wednesday saying he is recovering well from a May stroke as he vies for an open seat in a bare-knuckle campaign against Republican rival Dr. Mehmet Oz, who has questioned Fetterman’s fitness to serve. Somebody who’s recovering, their brain might need just a little …

John Fetterman's doctor says he is still suffering 'auditory processing disorder'
2 years, 5 months ago

John Fetterman's doctor says he is still suffering 'auditory processing disorder'

Daily Mail  

John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania Democratic nominee for Senate, on Wednesday released a doctor's letter saying that he was recovering well from his stroke but still had some difficulties with 'auditory processing.' In a one-page letter, Dr. Clifford Chen said Fetterman continued to recover well after suffering the medical emergency five months ago. John Fetterman on Wednesday released a doctor's letter …

Fetterman's doctor says he's recovering well from May stroke
2 years, 5 months ago

Fetterman's doctor says he's recovering well from May stroke

The Independent  

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John Fetterman’s post-stroke interview sparked a furious backlash against NBC. Here’s why people were angry
2 years, 5 months ago

John Fetterman’s post-stroke interview sparked a furious backlash against NBC. Here’s why people were angry

The Independent  

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Pennsylvania Senate hopeful Fetterman recovering from stroke
2 years, 10 months ago

Pennsylvania Senate hopeful Fetterman recovering from stroke

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the leading Democrat in the state’s high-profile Senate contest, suffered a stroke just days before the primary election but was on his way to a “full recovery,” his campaign said on Sunday. “The doctors have assured me that I’ll be able to get back on the trail, but first I need to …

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