Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says depression diagnosis caused monthslong absence

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not been seen in public for months. On Tuesday, he said he was being treated for depression.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 401

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to the House floor Tuesday after nearly a four-month absence, explaining that he had been hospitalized after a depression diagnosis.

“When people hear the word depression, many people think simply it means feeling sad,” Kean said. “Depression is so much more than that. It is physical. It is emotional. And until you experience it yourself, it’s difficult to fully understand how powerful this illness can be.”

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