This week is the first National Democracy Week which was set up by the Cabinet Office, the week is based on the idea that we must "ensure that every member of society has an equal chance to participate in our democracy and to have their say".
The Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill is being debated again in Parliament. If it becomes law, it will make a big difference - but there is still work to do. Good mental health hospitals can save lives and help young people to recover and manage their conditions. But at the moment, far too many young people are being restrained or put in seclusion, in a way that can be traumatic and, in some cases, lead to serious injury or even death. This urgently needs to change.
Universities are being told to "dramatically improve" support for students with mental health issues. The government is announcing it will award a certificate of excellence to institutions which meet new standards of mental health care. It also wants universities to give students an opt-in service for vice chancellors to contact parents. This would mean if students find themselves in a mental health crisis their relatives can be alerted.
Plans to abolish Hinckley and Bosworth Borough have been condemned by a Hinckley County Councillor.
Broadchurch star David Tennant is to play the dad of a girl called Rosie who has severe learning disabilities in a new five-part BBC Four comedy drama.
"A major ramp-up" in children's mental health services is needed to cope with the problems faced by young people, the boss of NHS England has said. Speaking to The House magazine, Simon Stevens said social media was contributing to higher rates of mental health problems in young people. He also said more people were "willing to come forward" as the stigma around mental health reduces.