Senator John Fetterman has revealed the intense struggle he faced with depression in an exclusive interview with CBS. The Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania, who recently won a tight election, opened up about his long battle with mental health.
Fetterman, 53, admitted that he was often overcome with feelings of despair and had to work hard to maintain a sense of purpose and motivation. He described the experience as "intense" and said it's not something he would wish on anyone.
"I think we can do more to talk about mental health in America," Fetterman said, adding that depression is just as deadly as diabetes or heart disease when left untreated.
In an effort to raise awareness, Senator Fetterman has partnered with several organizations to promote mental health and reduce stigma around the topic. His candid conversation serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental well-being and seeking help when needed.
Fetterman's openness about his own struggles serves as a beacon of hope for those who may be struggling in silence, and his efforts to normalize conversations around depression are helping to create a more supportive community.
Fetterman, 53, admitted that he was often overcome with feelings of despair and had to work hard to maintain a sense of purpose and motivation. He described the experience as "intense" and said it's not something he would wish on anyone.
"I think we can do more to talk about mental health in America," Fetterman said, adding that depression is just as deadly as diabetes or heart disease when left untreated.
In an effort to raise awareness, Senator Fetterman has partnered with several organizations to promote mental health and reduce stigma around the topic. His candid conversation serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental well-being and seeking help when needed.
Fetterman's openness about his own struggles serves as a beacon of hope for those who may be struggling in silence, and his efforts to normalize conversations around depression are helping to create a more supportive community.
so he was really open about this stuff... i feel like it's cool that he's talking about it, but at the same time, isn't there already enough pressure on him since he won that election? like, can't politicians just have a personal life now? 
anyway, i think it's awesome that he's using his platform to raise awareness and reduce stigma... mental health is super important and we need more people talking about it 
. It's actually refreshing to see John Fetterman talking about depression and how it affected him. 
. It's not something you can just ignore or "toughen up" - it's real and it's deadly if left untreated.
. Maybe we can finally start having some open conversations about it in America, rather than keeping it all locked up inside 
. It's time for us to look out for each other's mental well-being, just like we do with our physical health 
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. Did you know that 1 in 4 people will experience mental illness each year? 
According to the CDC, mental illness costs the US economy around $268 billion annually 
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. Let's get that conversation started! 
. It's crazy how many people suffer from mental health issues but never get the chance to share their story 
. It's about time we start talking about this stuff openly and honestly 
. Fetterman is a great example of how politics can be used for good, not just for power 
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- everyone needs to talk about it 
. I mean, come on, 53 and still keeping it real 
. We need more people like him who aren't afraid to share their struggles so others can feel less alone 
IT'S NOT EASY TO SHARE YOUR STRUGGLES WITH THE WORLD, BUT JOHN IS PROVING THAT BY DOING SO. LET'S KEEP SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT MENTAL WELLNESS AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN THIS JOURNEY!!!
. I think this is exactly what we need more of - politicians and influencers using their platforms to promote mental well-being and reduce stigma around depression 
. Maybe this is the start of a bigger movement