WASHINGTON — First-term Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., is sharing her story about her battle with depression, saying she sought treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after it recently became more severe.
Caraveo, 43, a pediatrician, said she disclosed her treatment to help destigmatize mental illness that so many others are experiencing. “Like many Americans, I struggle with depression. As a doctor, I always urge my patients to take care of their health first and receive the support that they need.
In recent months, my depression became more severe, so I decided to take my own advice and seek treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center,” Caraveo said in a statement on X on Monday. “I am grateful for the time and attention their team has provided me with — the type of care every American deserves — while continuing the work for Colorado’s 8th district.” Caraveo added that she’s sharing her story “because I believe we need to de-stigmatize mental illness in Colorado and across our country.
” “It is my hope that the millions of people who struggle with depression, post-traumatic stress, anxiety or any other mental health issues seek help,” she said. “I will continue to fight for access to counseling and mental health services so that any American that ever needs it, has access to it.” It’s unclear how her announcement will impact her tough race for re-election this fall.
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