Politics
Congressman Kean Discloses Depression
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) disclosed that his prolonged absence from the House was due to depression, sparking a conversation about mental health stigma among politicians. His return has reignited debates on privacy and transparency in Congress.
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The Hill
When Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) disclosed that his monthslong disappearance from the House was due to depression, he opened a delicate but difficult conversation: How much information about their personal health are politicians expected to share? After vanishing from public life for more than 100
2026-07-04 10:00 UTC