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Congressman says depression diagnosis caused months-long absence
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-New Jersey) returned to work Tuesday after nearly four months of absence, during which he missed votes since early March.
- His prolonged absence had raised concerns among GOP members about the vulnerability of his swing seat in the upcoming November elections.
- In a floor speech, Kean disclosed that his absence was due to a struggle with depression, emphasizing the physical and emotional challenges of the illness.
- Kean highlighted the difficulty in fully understanding depression unless personally experienced, shedding light on the impact of mental health on public officials.
