Thought Broadcasting

In psychiatry, thought broadcasting is the belief that others can hear or are aware of an individual's thoughts.

Thought broadcasting can be a positive symptom of schizophrenia. Thought broadcasting has been suggested as one of the first rank symptoms (Schneider's first-rank symptoms) believed to distinguish schizophrenia from other psychotic disorders.

In mild manifestations, a person with this thought disorder may doubt their perception of thought broadcasting. When thought broadcasting occurs on a regular basis, the disorder can affect behavior and interfere with the person's ability to function in society. According to an individual's personality this is considered to be a severe manifestation of thought broadcasting that is usually indicative of schizophrenia.

See also

• Thought withdrawal
• Thought insertion
• Imaginary audience
• Paranoia
• Hallucination
• Delusion
• Telepathy