The main idea of the selection is that
a. the writer’s immersing himself in the sad stories resulting from
Katrina led to a nearly crippling bout with depression.
b. the instances of depression in New Orleans multiplied exponentially as a result of Katrina’s devastation.
c. for the writer, everyone else’s troubles were more important
than dealing with his own mental health.
d. the writer believed that seeking treatment for depression only
indicated a form of psychological weakness that he refused to
give in to.