Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman discharged from hospital

Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has been discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, his office announced Friday.

Fetterman was under medical treatment For clinical depression at Walter Reed since checking himself into the hospital in February on the recommendation of the attending physician of the US Congress.

“I’m so happy to be home. I’m so excited to be the father and husband I want to be, and the senator Pennsylvania deserves. The people of Pennsylvania have always had my back, and I will always have their back. Ga,” Fetterman said. A note posted on Twitter By its director of communications. “I am so grateful to the incredible team at Walter Reed. The care they provided changed my life. I will have more to say about this soon, but for now I want everyone to know. Yes, depression is treatable, and treatment works. Not about politics — there are people with depression in red counties and blue counties right now. If you need help, please get help. “

Fetterman shared his struggles with depressionhis health and more in an intimate interview with “CBS Sunday Morning” anchor Jane Pauley, will air Sunday, April 2 on CBS and will be streamed on Paramount+.

Pauley spoke with Fetterman earlier this week in Bethesda, Maryland. He returned home after being released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday.

Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s junior senator, joined the Senate in January.

President Biden and top Democrats on Capitol Hill have voiced their support for Fetterman’s mental health journey.

“We’re with you, friend,” the president said earlier this month during an event in Philadelphia where Fetterman’s absence was felt.

Fetterman is expected to return to Capitol Hill after the end of the Senate’s Easter recess in mid-April.