Yarden Levinsky

Dr. Yarden Levinsky is a mental health professional who serves as the director of the mental health division at Clalit Health Services in Israel. He specializes in anxiety disorders, including the condition known as 'shy bladder syndrome' or paruresis, which affects many individuals, particularly men, who experience difficulty urinating in public restrooms due to anxiety. Dr. Levinsky emphasizes the importance of seeking help when such anxiety disrupts daily life, advocating for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and gradual exposure techniques to improve patients' quality of life.