Rep. Caraveo speaking out about her struggles with depression
Read the full story of Representative Yadira Cavaveo’s struggles
“After struggling privately with depression since her teenage years, Rep. Yadira Caraveo is now speaking out about it publicly, after experiencing worsening symptoms during her first term in Congress.”
“Over the last year or two, I’ve had increased symptoms of depression that I had to get treatment for, including a stay at Walter Reed,” she told CPR News. “And I’m now in a place where I’ve been able to see incredible doctors, incredible medical teams, and get to a place that I can talk about this.”
Caraveo, who was a pediatrician before being elected to Congress, added, “I think that the depression that I have, and then the drive to take care of others, really mixed with some of the frustrations of a new job — and everything that goes on in Washington D.C. — it can lead to feelings of hopelessness and dark thoughts. And it was when I got into that dark place that I decided that I needed the right treatment and was able to get that.”
Complete story by Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is available at this link.
https://www.cpr.org/2024/08/26/rep-yadira-caraveo-speaks-out-about-depression/
The Little Heart Project
The Little Heart Project was started with the intent of spreading hope & love. Our hearts are left in public places for others to find. At a base level, it’s a random act of kindness. Beyond that we’re trying to reduce the stigma around mental illness and hopefully prevent suicides…. one heart at a time!
Kathleen Jensen (Founder/Creator)
The Little Heart Project
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