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Samantha, a Maryland college student, is back to tell us about her time at the 8th annual Active Minds National Conference (November 2011) and to kick off the Impact Series, which celebrates young people who are making a difference! Whether it's helping out a depressed friend or changing attitudes about mental health on your campus, the Impact Series shows you practical ways you can make a difference. In this interview, Samantha discusses three things: 1) Why our personal stories are so important in busting stigma 2) Stress-busting strategies & 3) The effects of high personal expectations. Want to learn more about Active Minds? Visit their website here! Your Thoughts?: Can you use any of these stressbusters (yoga, tea, popping bubble wrap, petting puppies, smashing TVs at a "Stress-Out" Day at school)? Are you an advocate at your junior high or high school or college/university?