INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN GURU KAMPUS PULAU PINANG

BORANG AKUAN TERIMA MAKLUM BALAS KERJA

KURSUS
TAHUN AKADEMIK: 2020
Programme & Intake: PPISMP Jun 2020
Semester/Year S1/ T1
Name of Student(s): SHAMEEN FARAH BINTI MOHD AMIN
Index No (s): 2020272310097
Identity Card No.: 010914-07-0910
Group /Unit: TESL 1
GEC 1033: ENGLISH FOR EFFECTIVE
Code dan Course:
COMMUNICATION
Type of Assignment Date of Submission

1. Reading folio 15.10.2020

2. Listening Quiz 30.10.2020
Coursework Task No.:
3. Prepared Speech
3a. Outline 09.11.2020
3b. Delivery 13.11.2020

Acknowledgement of Student’s signature:

receiving feedback from
lecturer: Date:
Name of Lecturer: MDM. PUSHPARANI ANTHONY
Lecturer’s signature:

Date:

BASIC OUTLINE
PREPARED SPEECH
DEPRESSION

INTRODUCTION

Speech Goal: To inform my audience of the meaning, causes, effects and treatment for
major depression.
Central Idea: Coping with Depression

Thesis Statement: Depression is a debilitating mental illness, however, there are several
ways to cope with this mentality.

(transition: “Firstly, what is depression? How can one tell they have it…?”)

BODY:

I. DEPRESSION

 Many of us - face depression sometime before -maybe facing it now.

 Especially as a student -have many responsibility, expectations and
problems.
 This is something - most of us feel at one time or another in our lives.
 I have taken some time -research various websites all about depression
as well as -be close friends with someone who experienced it.
 What is depression?
 Depression is a serious, -common mental illness -negatively impacts a
person’s life -the way they think, -way they act.
Support: American Psychiatric Association, What Is Depression (2017)

How many people are affected by depression?

 According - National Institute of Mental Health -9.5 percent of the

population experiences - depression

(transition: Now that we know the statistics associated -depression, let’s

learn a little more - what depression is.)
 Types of Depression:

1. Dysthymia - less severe form when someone has the symptoms.

2. Bipolar Disorder - involves a cycle of mood changes from excessive highs
to equally excessive lows.

(transition: Since we have gotten into -depression is, it’s time to explore
some causes of depression.)

II. CAUSES OF DEPRESSION

 Depression -disorder that can seriously affect -body, mood, and thoughts
of a person.
 The feelings associated with Depression -persistent and chronic
 According to www.psychlogyinfo.com, depression is often caused by a
stressful life event, illnesses, -certain drugs -medication -relationship
problems, work stress, family crisis, financial problems, or any unwelcome
life change.

III. SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION

 Depression is more than just the normal, temporary felling of sadness and
hopelessness
 Some of the depression symptoms include:
i. Not enjoying - activities in your life
ii. Problems concentrating
iii. Poor memory – thought & speech
iv. Having trouble making decisions
v. Changes in eating habits - weight
vi. Difficulty going to work - daily responsibilities
vii. Feeling guilt and hopelessness - life is worth living?
viii. Thoughts of death -suicide

IV. TREATMENT
  Depression is usually treated successfully with professional counseling
and prescribed medication.
 People with depression can be treated as outpatients or in some cases a
person has to be hospitalized.
 According to www.health.org.com, here are some prevention:
i. Try to be with other people -better than being alone.
ii. Participate in activities -make you feel better.
iii. Exercise.
iv. Going to a movie -ballgame, -participating in religious activities
-help.
v. Let your family and friends help.

CONCLUSION

o Depression - very stressful and serious disease - should always protect ourselves -
getting it.
o Always ask - family and friends - help.
o They can be - most helpful people - life.
o Get treatment - soon as you can.
o Remember - loved ones - there for you.
o Don’t hesitate.
o Depression - a very dangerous disease - can affect - loved ones, especially you.

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