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January 2, 2024 | 9:45 AM

Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career

By The Associated Press
April 21, 2023 | 4:52 AM

Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman wants to ‘pay it forward’ by speaking openly about his depression

I’m really committed to … letting people know: to anyone that has any of these feelings, there’s a path, and you can get better.”

By Scott Detrow and Barbara Sprunt/NPR
February 17, 2023 | 6:10 PM

Pa. Sen. John Fetterman’s decision to seek mental health treatment gets support from voters & lawmakers

Fetterman’s public disclosure of his second hospitalization this month is drawing sympathy from his home state.
By Sam Dunklau

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Updated: 2023-02-17 16:00:00

Pa. Sen. John Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression

By Mary Clare Jalonick/ The Associated Press
December 21, 2022 | 9:31 PM

What are some of the causes for teen depression and ways to help?

Elliot Kallen, Co-Founder and President of A Brighter Day, joined us on The Spark Wednesday to discuss teen depression and ways to help those experiencing it.

By Aniya Faulcon
September 22, 2022 | 9:26 AM

Ketamine and photos of smiling people help with treatment-resistant depression, Pitt study finds

By Sarah Boden/WESA
November 2, 2021 | 5:34 AM

Dr. Aaron Beck, father of cognitive therapy, dies at 100

Beck’s work revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychological disorders.

By The Associated Press
June 18, 2021 | 8:15 AM

Unpaid caregivers were already struggling. It’s only gotten worse during the pandemic

The study also found that people who care for both children under 18 and adults are faring the worst, with 85% of this group experiencing adverse mental health symptoms.

By Rhitu Chatterjee/NPR
December 15, 2020 | 7:38 AM

Why your seasonal affective disorder could be worse this year

Those who have depression or bipolar disorder are at a higher risk of developing SAD, but other individuals can still be diagnosed with it. About 4 out of 5 people with SAD are women, and about 5% of the population are estimated to experience it.
By Zöe Read/WHYY
July 15, 2020 | 7:50 AM

Video chats, driveway dances and dino parades buffer pandemic’s loneliness

By Joanne Silberner/NPR
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