Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, has opened up about his struggles with depression in a candid interview with CBS. The conversation comes just days after Fetterman won a tight election for his seat in the US Senate.
Fetterman, who took office on April 19, discussed how he battled depression during his campaign and since winning the election. He described the period as a "downward spiral" where he felt overwhelmed by pressure to perform and struggled with feelings of isolation and disconnection from others.
In his interview, Fetterman emphasized that mental health is just as important as physical health and that individuals should not be afraid to seek help when needed. "I think we need to normalize this conversation," he said, adding that the stigma surrounding mental illness needs to be broken down.
Fetterman's openness about his struggles with depression has sparked a national conversation on mental health in politics. His willingness to share his personal experience may encourage other elected officials to do the same and break the silence around mental health issues in Washington.
The interview is part of Fetterman's efforts to promote awareness and support for mental health initiatives. He plans to use his platform as a senator to advocate for policies that prioritize mental wellness, reduce stigma around mental illness, and increase access to treatment options.
Fetterman, who took office on April 19, discussed how he battled depression during his campaign and since winning the election. He described the period as a "downward spiral" where he felt overwhelmed by pressure to perform and struggled with feelings of isolation and disconnection from others.
In his interview, Fetterman emphasized that mental health is just as important as physical health and that individuals should not be afraid to seek help when needed. "I think we need to normalize this conversation," he said, adding that the stigma surrounding mental illness needs to be broken down.
Fetterman's openness about his struggles with depression has sparked a national conversation on mental health in politics. His willingness to share his personal experience may encourage other elected officials to do the same and break the silence around mental health issues in Washington.
The interview is part of Fetterman's efforts to promote awareness and support for mental health initiatives. He plans to use his platform as a senator to advocate for policies that prioritize mental wellness, reduce stigma around mental illness, and increase access to treatment options.
just saw this interview with Sen John Fetterman about his depression struggles and it's really inspiring 
, I mean, politicians don't always talk about their personal stuff so credit to him for being honest & opening up 
mental health is super important & we need more people like him who aren't afraid to share their experiences 
. hope it helps break the stigma around mental illness and encourages others to do the same 
I mean, John Fetterman is already getting roasted for his goofy antics on social media, but this takes the cake. People are gonna love or hate him now, and that's actually a good thing. If he can normalize mental health conversations like this, maybe more politicians will feel comfortable sharing their own struggles and start making real changes. It's about time we start talking about our feelings instead of just our policy ideas 
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. It's time we start talking about our mental well-being just as much as our physical health 
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. And what's next, are we gonna see politicians sharing their therapy sessions or something? That's just too much info 
. I think Fetterman should just focus on passing some good laws and leave the drama behind 
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he's like totally opening up about his struggles with depression and it's giving me LIFE 
Fetterman is like the ultimate role model for mental health awareness and I'm so grateful he's using his platform to break down those barriers 
. People need to hear that it's okay to not be okay, you know? Mental health is just as important as physical health, and we shouldn't be afraid to talk about it. I'm glad he's breaking the silence around mental illness in politics - maybe others will follow suit