How is ephebiphobia diagnosed?

How is ephebiphobia diagnosed?

The American Psychiatric Association doesn’t recognize fear of teenagers as a phobic disorder in its diagnostic manual, the DSM-5. But a psychologist or another healthcare provider may evaluate your symptoms and diagnose the specific phobia.

You may have a specific phobic disorder if you have:

• Severe anxiety when you think about teenagers.
• Daily fear of teenagers that lasts for at least six months.
• Symptoms that come on anytime you think about or see teenagers.
• Changes in behaviors, such as avoiding places where you might see teenagers.
• Poor quality of life due to phobia symptoms.