Senator Fetterman’s Office Releases New Statement About His Treatment At Mental Health Facility

Ryan SaavedraFebruary 27, 2023

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), released Monday’s statement about his stay at a mental hospital for severe depression. He claimed that he was being treated in accordance with the facility’s policies. “doing well.”

Fetterman made the statement. Verified He was admitted to an inpatient program 2 weeks ago, where he is expected to stay for the next few weeks. “a few weeks,” According to his staff.

“We don’t have a lot to update folks with since there’s no real news to report except that John is doing well, working with the wonderful doctors, and remains on a path to recovery,” Fetterman’s staff released a new statement. “He is visiting with staff and family daily, and his staff are keeping him updated on Senate business and news.”

“Our team is moving full speed ahead and working tirelessly for the people of Pennsylvania. Just last week we opened a new office in Erie and will be opening several more offices in the coming weeks,” The staff continued. “We understand the intense interest in John’s status and especially appreciate the flood of well-wishes. However, as we have said this will be a weeks-long process and while we will be sure to keep folks updated as it progresses, this is all there is to give by way of an update.”

Fetterman made the decision after being recommended by the United States Congress’ attending physician to visit a mental health facility.

The New York Times reported that Fetterman was experiencing difficulties late last week. “serious mental health” After the stroke that nearly killed his father last year, he now has difficulty understanding the words of others.

According to the report, Fetterman’s problems are much worse when he is stressed. Fetterman indicated that people’s voices are muffled when he is under stress, according to the report.

The report was issued after Fetterman, who felt lightheaded during a Democrat Senate retreat earlier in the month.

Fetterman’s staff stated that doctors had confirmed that Fetterman did not suffer from another stroke and were looking for signs of seizures.

According to the report, strokes last year took a “very real psychological toll” His achievements and those of his “had to come to terms with the fact that he may have set himself back permanently by not taking the recommended amount of rest during the campaign.”