Informative Speech Outline

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Vanesa Dorado Professor Bentley COM 101 27 September 2015 Preparation Outline for the Informative Speech Major Depressive Disorder Specific Purpose Statement: To inform my audience about Major Depressive Disorder. Central Idea: Major Depressive Disorder, a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness, is considered a real illness by psychologists and psychiatrist and may affect anyone. INTRODUCTION (Attention Getter) Have you ever felt as if life was not worth living? Do you ever have a hard time doing normal day-to-day activities? Has this persistent feeling of sadness occurred for longer than a period of two weeks? If this is you and you are dealing with a variety of emotional and physical problems, you are not alone.…show more content…
(David G. Myers pg 551) (Credibility and Goodwill) With each new generation, depression is striking earlier and affecting more people. The risk increases if you have a parent or sibling who suffers from this disorder. (Relevancy Statement) Major Depressive Disorder is one of two disorders found worldwide that can affect anyone.(pg 552) According to Exploring Physics by David Myers, Worldwide it is the #1 cause of disability. It has a huge impact on people, it will change how one feels, thinks, and acts. (Preview) Major Depression, a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness, is considered a real illness by psychologists and psychiatrist and can affect anyone. (TRANSITION) Now that I have given an overview, let us get into more detail about Major Depressive Disorder. (BODY) (MAIN POINT 1) Major Depressive Disorder is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness. (Major Depressive Disorder) (INTERNAL PREVIEW) Major Depressive Disorder causes one to feel 5 or more of the depression symptoms throughout the day, over a long period of…show more content…
II. (MAINPOINT 2) Major Depressive Disorder is considered a real illness by psychologists and psychiatrist. (INTERNAL PREVIEW) Major Depressive Disorder is an illness that many seek help for, it is a leading cause of disability. A. (SUBPOINT) It is the number 1 reason why people seek mental health. (pg 551) 1. There are many effective treatments that can be used to overcome this disorder. 2. Common treatments include therapeutic approaches including psychotherapy and cognitive-behavior therapy, even antidepressant medication. B. Worldwide, leading cause of disability (pg 551) 1. In any given year, 5.8 percent of men will have a depressive episode 2. and 9.5 percent of woman will have a depressive episode (pg 551) (INTERNAL SUMMARY) Treating Major Depressive Disorder can take time and hard work but with the help of a psychologists and/ or psychiatrist, it is possible. (TRANSITION) Even those who do not believe that Major Depressive Disorder is a real illness, have a chance of being diagnosed with the

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