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After Fetterman’s Hospitalization, Expert Notes Depression Is Extremely Common Following Strokes

U.S. Senator John Fetterman
U.S. Senator John Fetterman

U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into the hospital several weeks ago, seeking treatment for clinical depression. This comes after Fetterman suffered a stroke last spring. WESA’s Sarah Boden reports that one in three people will experience depression after a stroke.

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(Original air-date: 2/23/23)

Sarah Boden covers health, science and technology for 90.5 WESA. Before coming to Pittsburgh in November 2017, she was a reporter for Iowa Public Radio where she covered a range of issues, including the 2016 Iowa Caucuses.