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With Jennifer Aniston’s new movie, “Marley & Me” in cinemas, I wanted to remind my readers that dogs and pets of all kind can absolutely help you heal and recover from depression. During the worst 18 months of my severe depression, my golden-retriever/chow mix Sarah, hopped on my bed and cuddled with me during those…http://blog.beliefnet.com/beyondblue/files/import/imgs/marley%20and%20me.jpg