U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle issues statement about brother’s mental health after warrant issued – WHYY

Brendan Boyle said Kevin started exhibiting symptoms in 2021, but made a full recovery with medical treatment and medication.

For the following two years Kevin Boyle was completely healthy and exhibited no symptoms whatsoever, Brendan Boyle said.

However, Kevin Boyles symptoms returned several months ago, Brendan Boyle said, and his brothers mental health has even further deteriorated.

Its been painful to watch an intelligent, accomplished person with a big heart decline in such a precipitous way, Brendan Boyle wrote.

The congressman said their family, close friends, and several colleagues have done everything possible to get him to enter into treatment.

But we have been frustrated by a system that gives little power to the loved ones of an adult with a serious mental health condition, Brendan Boyle wrote.

Our sole focus now is for Kevin to get the medical treatment he needs and to make a full recovery like he did previously, Brendan Boyle continued. Our hearts are with Kevin, as well as all families who are suffering because a loved one is afflicted with a mental health illness.

Brendan Boyle, a Democrat, represents part of Philadelphia in the United States House of Representatives.

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