Overview

• Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania opens up about his battle with depression, attributing social media as an exacerbating factor.
• Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for clinical depression treatment, following a stroke in May of the previous year.
• During his treatment, Fetterman was advised to stay off social media, which he believes is an 'accelerant' to mental health issues.
• Fetterman's experiences highlight the ongoing mental health crisis in America, with a record number of suicides last year and a surge in rates of anxiety and depression.
• Despite the challenges, Fetterman emphasizes the importance of seeking help and treatment, stating that life does get better.