Kean opens up about depression that sidelined him from Congress for months
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New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. revealed he spent several months hospitalized for depression, explaining his absence from voting since March and missing about 140 roll-call votes. He said doctors advised hospitalization for faster recovery and stressed that depression is a serious illness. Kean urged others to seek help if needed, said he’s healthier and eager to return with doctors’ support, and reiterated plans to seek re-election in NJ-7 amid a competitive race against Democrat Rebecca Bennett.
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