I took a free, confidential screening questionnaire Monday that looked for warning signs I could have some common emotional conditions.

Like me, students will have the opportunity to take advantage of the same screening test during National Depression Screening Day on Thursday at Student Counseling Services.

The screening is to call attention to the signs and symptoms of a mental health disorder, but is not a diagnostic test, Johnson said.

“You don’t have to be anxious or depressed … the screening is for everyone,” he said.

When I began taking the questionnaire, I got more anxious because I wondered if I would have symptoms of having an emotional condition. I wasn’t sure I was prepared to see if I showed signs of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

I could feel the stress building as mid-term week approached. Two tests, two quizzes and three journalism articles due, not to mention working around 20 hours a week into the early morning hours as a bartender.

Was I feeling disconnected, anxious, irritable or out of control?

After waiting a few minutes, the questionnaire was returned to me.

Even though I showed no warning signs of having any mental health disorders, my questionnaire showed I could have anxiety.

Chad Johnson, senior staff therapist for Student Counseling Service, said my results could be contributed to situational stress.

However, he said it could possible led to something more serious.

He gave me pamphlets and asked if I would like to schedule an appointment with a counselor.

I declined, but felt better after having my options laid out before me.