Clinical finding · Australian terminology

Intrusive thought

Definition

An unwanted thought, image or impulse that enters awareness and is experienced as difficult to dismiss.

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An unwanted thought, image or impulse that enters awareness and is experienced as difficult to dismiss. The term should be interpreted alongside the person's account, the observed context and other relevant clinical information.

Record what was reported and what was observed separately where that distinction matters.
Describe change over time, relevant context and effect on daily functioning.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Healthdirect Australia: Psychosis

Clinical finding · Australian terminology

Intrusive thought

Definition

An unwanted thought, image or impulse that enters awareness and is experienced as difficult to dismiss.

Topic: Psychosis and perception

Source linked1 covered source

Record what was reported and what was observed separately where that distinction matters.
Describe change over time, relevant context and effect on daily functioning.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Healthdirect Australia: Psychosis