Jeremiah believes that the lead psychologist at a mental health institution is actually an alien from Neptune.He also believes that this alien has implanted a chip into his brain to record his thoughts.Each day,Jeremiah wonders how many of the other patients are actually aliens in disguise and whether any of them is trying to poison his food.Jeremiah is MOST likely experiencing:

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Jeremiah is experiencing delusions, which are false beliefs that are not based in reality. His belief about the lead psychologist being an alien and implanting a chip into his brain are not consistent with reality, and his suspicions about other patients trying to harm him are also unwarranted. These beliefs are interfering with his ability to function and could be indicative of a psychotic disorder.

Jeremiah Believes That the Lead Psychologist at a Mental Health