4 lawmakers share their mental health struggles: It's 'a form of public service'
Four members of Congress open up about their own mental health struggles after Sen. John Fetterman took a leave of absence to deal with depression In the wake of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman entering treatment for severe depression, four Democratic colleagues in Congress exclusively sat down with ABC News to share their support for him and his recovery while applauding his courage on the stigma-clouded topic, which has historically been associated with great political risk. The four lawmakers -- Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota, Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York -- also spoke candidly about their own mental health battles, ranging from clinical depression to post-traumatic stress disorder, in the occasionally emotional interview. Speaking out, as Torres told ABC's Brittany Shepherd, is the best way forward. "Telling our stories is a form of public service. We represent people who are deeply affected by mental ...