Just days before a jury trial was set to start for a Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her kids to live alone in squalor, her attorney said the mother's mental competency needs to be evaluated.

Shabana Mahmood faces a revolt by police officers over plans to insist they have regular competency tests and professional licences to continue working. Eight out of 10 front-line police officers ...

Confidence in one's value as a human being is a precious psychological resource and generally a highly positive factor in life; it is correlated with achievement, good relationships, and satisfaction.