Ok, basically you'll be assessed by the duty psych. They'll ask you much the same questions that you'd be asked at any first mental health appointment- a bit about you, your background, your family, medical history etc. The course of action will really depend on
1. The risk assessment of you. Do they think that the risk you present with can be managed sufficiently in the community or does it require a period in hospital?
2. Whether and what support you are recieving from the community team if indeed you already have some kind of intervention arranged.
They will be looking to manage your risk in a way which is in your best interests while taking you views into account. It may be that they contact the Home Treatment team and ask them to give you support. They may review the medication you are on or look at ways of getting you more support in the community. Or you could be admitted.
I really think if your boyfriend is worried and if you are unsafe then going to the hospital would be advisable. What it indicates to them is that one way or another you are not getting enough/any/the right sort of support that you need right now and so it will give them the opportunity to make changes to this so that you recieve more of the help that you need.
Good luck!
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