<s>[INST] My ex and I believe he has bipolar 2 we have done a lot of research into it and he matches all of the symptoms the only thing is when he goes to the GP they dismiss it without asking him any questions or tests and just give him a leaflet. He nearly broke down in the room as he feels like he is screaming in a room but nobody can hear him, hes getting disparate to know whats up with him as its affected our relationship as we have a son and Im 7 months pregnant and he feels like he just cant be with me because of recurring thoughts that he cant get rid of. Hes suicidal over the last 2 weeks and has all the other symptoms as well. He just wants to know if hes bipolar 2 and how he can get the proper help he needs? [/INST] HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Both of you are right to be concerned. Mental health is as important as physical health and mental illnesses should be treated as seriously as any other medical condition. If he wishes for a mental assessment and is not presently receiving one from his current practitioner then he can consider visiting another GP or asking his present doctor for a referral to a psychiatrist for evaluation. There are criteria that are used to diagnose different mental illnesses and if he fits into the criteria then appropriate treatment can be initiated by his new doctor. I hope this helps </s>