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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Eating Disorders Across the Gender Spectrum: Clinical Presentation and Treatment Outcomes in Boys and Transgender and Gender-Expansive Youth.
The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
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Adolescent and Young Adult Use of Muscle-Building Dietary Supplements: Guidance for Assessment and Harm Reduction Approaches to Mitigate Risks.
The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
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Use of photo filters is associated with muscle dysmorphia symptomatology among adolescents and young adults.
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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.
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