Brendan Boyle, a Democrat who serves as a representative for part of Philadelphia in the U.S. House of Representatives, has shared that his brother Kevin first exhibited symptoms in 2021 but recovered with medical treatment and medication. For the next two years, Kevin appeared to be in good health with no symptoms. Unfortunately, his symptoms resurfaced a few months ago and his mental health has deteriorated significantly according to Brendan Boyle. The congressman explained that watching his brother, who is intelligent and accomplished, deteriorate in this way has been difficult for their family.
Brendan Boyle emphasized that their top priority is for Kevin to receive the necessary medical treatment and fully recover as he did before. He expressed solidarity with all families going through similar challenges of having a loved one suffering from mental health issues. The congressman explained that they, along with close friends and colleagues, have tried everything to get Kevin into treatment, but have faced challenges in the system that limits their ability to intervene.
Brendan Boyle’s brother Kevin first showed symptoms of mental health issues in 2021 but was able to recover with medical treatment and medication. Over the next two years, Kevin appeared to be in good health with no symptoms. However, recently his symptoms resurfaced and his mental health has worsened significantly according to Brendan Boyle. Watching his brother deteriorate has been difficult for their family. As a representative for part of Philadelphia in the U.S. House of Representatives, Brendan Boyle emphasized that their top priority is for Kevin to receive the necessary medical treatment and fully recover as he did before. He expressed solidarity with all families going through similar challenges of having a loved one suffering from mental health issues