It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, so let CCPR be your beach reading: Banding together in honor and in duty, we accompany our patients and families on a wondrous and sometimes maddening quest to fight all kinds of demons. This action-packed issue of CCPR helps you get ready for the coming school year. Our interview with Dr. Mathilde Ross is an all-new installment on helping patients succeed at college. In another interview, I journey the long arc of prefrontal cortex maturation to support clinical care. Are placebos in your quiver? Our clinical update shows you how to wield them ethically and effectively. And in every battle, whatever we prescribe, our charges always bedevil us—often by not taking their medication. Our piece on medication adherence gives sage guidance. All this, and some research snacks. We can’t wait for your reviews!

Joshua D. Feder, MD
jfeder@thecarlatreport.com