Guided by the latest scientific evidence, I strive to provide comprehensive, compassionate care for young people and their families.
Selected research
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Use of photo filters is associated with muscle dysmorphia symptomatology among adolescents and young adults.
Body image
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Associations between media parenting practices and early adolescent screen use.
Pediatric research
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Eating Disorders in Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents.
Current psychiatry reports
My work
Parents have power over tween screen time
Research led by Dr. Nagata finds that kids ages 12 to 13 use screens less if parents curb use at bedtime and mealtimes and model good tech behavior themselves.
Eating disorders among adolescent boys on the rise
Dr. Nagata lends his expertise to explain how eating disorders show up differently in young men and what that means for treating these conditions.
Cyberbullying may lead to eating disorders in adolescents
According to Dr. Nagata's research, the risk of developing an eating disorder for kids ages 10 to 14 may be linked to the experience of cyberbullying.
Saving future lives
500+ UCSF investigators are researching cures for hundreds of childhood and adult diseases.
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