Rep. Jesse Jackson treated for mood disorder
A statement from Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr.'s office said the Chicago Democrat is receiving "intensive medical treatment" for a "mood disorder." The statement Wednesday gave no details about his location and came a month after Jackson went on medical leave.
The statement said Jackson is at a residential treatment facility and is responding positively to treatment. It said he's expected to make a full recovery.
Staff members said the statement was from Jackson's physician but the doctor's name and location won't be released because of federal privacy laws.
Jackson went on leave June 10, and his office initially said he was being treated for exhaustion. But staff said last week that his condition was worse than previously thought and required inpatient treatment. They also disclosed Jackson has been battling emotional problems.
Earlier Wednesday, Democratic House leaders joined colleagues and constituents in urging Jackson to provide a public update about his condition as soon as possible.
House Leader Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the No. 2 Democrat, spoke about Jackson at separate events in Washington.
Asked yesterday about colleagues, including Illinois Democrats Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Luis Gutierrez, who have said Jackson owes his constituents an update about his condition as soon as possible, Pelosi said she hoped he would have "the appropriate evaluation so he can share that information."
"Hopefully we'll see him back here soon again," she said.
-- AP
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