SAMPLE INFORMATIVE PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Title of Presentation: Coping with depression

General Purpose: To inform

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience depression can lead to suicide.

Organizational Pattern: Effect and how to overcome it

1.0 INTRODUCTION

A) Attention Grabber (Note: Write in complete

sentences)

Depression is a psychological state that is hard to

cure, hard to live with, and hard to endure. A
depressed person lives in a nightmarish world,
darkened by pessimism and dulled by
unwillingness to act. This devastating and
destructive state has a negative impact on the
individual. It drains energy, evaporates optimism
and enthusiasm, and paralyzes hope. It distorts the
world and substantially reduces the pleasure of
living. It may lead to repetitive suicidal thoughts
that can end in self-destruction.

B) Background Information

 The prevalence of depression in Malaysia was estimated to be between 8 and 12%.

 The figures were higher among women of low socio-economic background or those with
comorbid medical condition.

C) Thesis Statement

Ladies & gentlemen, my dear friends, today I’m going to share with you how to identify with
several of the following signs and symptoms of depression and you may be suffering from
depression.

2.0 BODY

Main Point 1

The first main thing I want to say is the signs and symptoms.

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Supporting Details for Main Point 1

 You feel hopeless and helpless.

 You’ve lost interest in friends, activities, and things you used to enjoy.
 Your sleep and appetite has changed.

Main Point 2

My dear friends, depression is a major risk factor for suicide. The deep despair and
hopelessness that goes along with depression can make suicide feel like the only way to escape
the pain.

Supporting Details for Main Point 2

 Talking about killing or harming one’s self.

 Saying things like “Everyone would be better off without me” or “I want out”.
 Expressing strong feelings of hopelessness or being trapped.

Main Point 3

Ladies & gentlemen, my dear friends, we know what is depression and the risk of it. Now we
should know how overcomes the problem.

Supporting Details for Main Point 3

 Stay focused on what you are doing and start with a small goal and fulfill it.
 Develop supportive relationship, turning to people who love you and whom you
love.
 Avoid negative thinking and negative emotions.

3.0 CONCLUSION

A) Review of main points

My dear friends, today I’ve shared with you 3 things which is sign and symptoms of depression,
major risk of depression and how to overcomes the depression.

B) Making the audience think about the presentation

You must embark on the road to depression recovery. Remember: action is the best anti-
depressant for you. Look at the world from a new perspective: integrate into it on equal
terms. Life is given only once, and you have no time to waste it. Not a single moment to
spare! As soon as the world starts changing, you will keep a stronger touch with it. You will
realize that inward problems are mainly our own creations, our own illusions, our own

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misunderstandings. Share your doubts with the world, and you be understood in return. It
is easiest to shut your heart and pretend that loneliness is desirable. A white lie! Out of
depression – to communicate with people – to establish relationships – and depression will
quietly go away! I do not think it will be welcomed again!