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Congressman Kean Returns After Depression Diagnosis | Global News
- Published
- June 30, 2026
- Duration
- 1:41
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- Last updated
- Jul 1, 2026
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Congressman Tom Kean Junior returned to Congress after a 142-day hospitalization for depression, revealing the illness’s profound physical and mental toll—and challenging misconceptions that it’s merely sadness. Diagnosed during routine health checks, he followed doctors’ advice to prioritize treatment, missing over 140 votes in the process. At 57, he’s r…
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Congressman Tom Kean Junior returned to Congress after a 142-day hospitalization for depression, revealing the illness’s profound physical and mental toll—and challenging misconceptions that it’s merely sadness. Diagnosed during routine health checks, he followed doctors’ advice to prioritize treatment, missing over 140 votes in the process. At 57, he’s running for his third term in a pivotal New Jersey swing district where Republicans desperately need his seat—and Democrats are watching closely
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