Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman opens up about his battle with depression in a rare public address, shedding light on the mental health struggles he faced during his tight re-election campaign.
Senator Fetterman, a Democrat, spoke to CBS News as part of an exclusive interview that aired on CNN. He revealed the intense emotional toll depression took on him throughout his time in office and after winning the election.
The senator shared his personal battle with depression, stating it was a struggle he faced for many years. However, he stressed the importance of speaking openly about mental health to reduce stigma and help others who are going through similar experiences.
Fetterman emphasizes that mental illness is just as important as physical health and encourages everyone to prioritize their well-being. By speaking out about his personal struggles with depression, Senator Fetterman aims to encourage more people to do the same and provide them with support and resources to tackle their own challenges.
As a result of sharing his story, many advocates are calling for greater mental health awareness in politics and beyond.
Senator Fetterman, a Democrat, spoke to CBS News as part of an exclusive interview that aired on CNN. He revealed the intense emotional toll depression took on him throughout his time in office and after winning the election.
The senator shared his personal battle with depression, stating it was a struggle he faced for many years. However, he stressed the importance of speaking openly about mental health to reduce stigma and help others who are going through similar experiences.
Fetterman emphasizes that mental illness is just as important as physical health and encourages everyone to prioritize their well-being. By speaking out about his personal struggles with depression, Senator Fetterman aims to encourage more people to do the same and provide them with support and resources to tackle their own challenges.
As a result of sharing his story, many advocates are calling for greater mental health awareness in politics and beyond.
... it's so brave of Sen Fetterman to speak up about his depression struggles 
he's right, mental health is just as important as physical health. I've had my own struggles with anxiety, especially when I'm feeling overwhelmed by the news 
but talking about it really helps. I wish more politicians would be like him and share their stories... it'd help break down that stigma around mental illness 
. john fetterman's story is really inspiring & hopefully will help break the stigma surrounding depression 
. i hope more ppl in politics follow his lead & share their own struggles so we can create a more supportive community 
. this is such an important step forward, im loving the progress 
- just kidding, it's always relevant! But seriously, I'm glad Senator Fetterman is speaking up about this. Mental health struggles are way too often stigmatized and I think people need to hear that it's okay to not be okay 
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. It's cool that he's using his platform to spread awareness and reduce stigma around depression. However, I do think it's a bit ironic that he's only speaking out now - didn't he have therapy or support during his campaign? 
, you guys can't just sweep it under the rug like it's not a big deal. Senator Fetterman getting real about it is actually kinda refreshing...I guess. It's crazy how many people are still too scared to talk about their mental health struggles. I mean, we have the best hospitals and meds for physical stuff, but for our minds? Forget about it 
. We need more politicians like Senator Fetterman who aren't afraid to show vulnerability. And btw, can we get some actual support and resources instead of just "speak up" vibes? Like, what's the point of speaking up if nobody's listening or has anything to offer? 
I'm so proud of John Fetterman for being brave enough to talk about his struggles with depression! Mental health is still kinda taboo, but he's breaking that down by sharing his story. It's amazing how open he's being, and it's sending such a great message: taking care of your mental well-being is just as important as taking care of your body. We need more people in power talking about this stuff, especially after the election stress he must have gone through 
Fetterman's message is like, totally needed right now & i'm so here 4 it 
. It's not always easy to talk about these things, especially when you're in a public position like a senator. But he's showing us that being vulnerable and open can actually be a powerful tool for helping others.
. We need more leaders like John Fetterman who are brave enough to talk about their struggles and help create a culture of openness and support 
. and honestly, I think it's pretty cool that he's willin' to be vulnerable like this so others can feel more comfortable talkin' about their own struggles 
. It's time we start prioritizing our well-being just like we do our grades and assignments 
. I'm definitely going to share his story with my classmates and maybe even encourage them to speak up about their own struggles 
. We need more people in power talking about their own struggles so others feel less alone 
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. But seriously, Senator Fetterman's bold move to talk about his depression is exactly what we need more of in politics. I mean, if the most powerful guy in the room can be vulnerable, why can't everyone else? It's time to break down those walls (of stigma and shame) and have a real conversation about mental health. Fetterman's on the right track by prioritizing well-being - now let's get some self-care in the Capitol Building! 
he's being so open about his depression and it's like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders... we need more politicians who are willing to talk about mental health instead of just hiding behind their PR teams 
it's not always easy to talk about, but trust me when I say that it makes all the difference