<s>[INST] hi, i need some advice on mental illness. i am worried about my partner. Male 27 years old. used to smoke marijuana both the real and synthetics and drank alcohol a lot. He is now experiencing some mental health symptoms, but does not want to go and see a dr. Symptoms include mood swings. for example he can be totally normal, for hours or even days..... then he can seem really down he can get angry easily and then he can be overly happy at times, then be completely normal again. he is also hearing voices, which he can literally believe everything they are saying. (so finds it hard to trust me) he says they convince him. he has had depression in the past. but this seems to be way more than that. we have 4 kids...... i need advice. what is this mental illness? [/INST] First, be rest assured that the present symptoms and illnesses can be treated effectively with the intervention of a Psychiatrist and other mental health professionals. Timely intervention can always ease the situation. The hearing of voices, mood swings and again in to composure for a limited span of time, all are classic symptoms of a treatable mental illness. You need not require a name for it rather you need to take proper treatment from the professional in this field. An understanding of the existence of a mental disturbance and the treatment to be availed will yield satisfactory result. The chemical imbalances in the brain lead to these type of illnesses. Both medication and lifestyle changes as per the advice of the professionals can bring back the original rhythm of life. Get well soon ! Prayers ! Chat Doctor.  </s>