Tom Kean Says Depression Led to Long Absence From Congress - The New York Times

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For Many Americans, Depression Is Familiar.

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announced he had been hospitalized for depression.

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Tom Kean's return to Congress after he says depression caused months-long absence.

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CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.

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Representative Thomas Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, has finally reappeared in Congress.

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Questions remain about his nearly four-month absence from public life, which he said was due to depression.

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Tom Kean was back on Capitol Hill Tuesday, where he announced his four-month, previously unexplained absence from Congress was due to depression.

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CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.

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**Summary:** Congressman Thomas Kean of New Jersey has returned to the House after a mysterious four-month absence, explaining it was due to depression. **Why It Matters:** This story highlights the impact of mental health on public service and raises awareness about the importance of open communication in addressing such absences.