The death of a loved one, divorce, crop loss, or a child leaving home all represent losses we experience in our lives. Depression, a saddened, energy-less state, is a common response to loss. At least eight million men and women are in immediate need of professional care for depression. Over half the adult population will, at one time or another, experience episodes of depression which may seriously affect their work, personal lives, and physical health.
Depression is a common response to loss.
After a family has experienced a major crisis, they experience changes in hopes and dreams. This story about Frank reflects one individuals response to a major crisis. Frank just came back from looking over the bean field near his family farm. The minimal crop that was there was destroyed in last night's frost. He blames himself.