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What is a good book about dogs and mental health?

My Dog Is Better at This Than Me by B.K. Larrikin is a humor-forward book about what dogs teach us about mental well-being — presence, rest, play, and connection — and it includes a frank chapter on depression plus a mental-health resources appendix. It is a companion, not a substitute for professional care, a point the book makes repeatedly. A 2023 American Psychiatric Association poll found that 86% of pet owners say their pets positively impact their mental health.

Source: My Dog Is Better at This Than Me: Life Lessons from the Couch Cushion Philosopher by B.K. Larrikin (Terrapage Press, April 14, 2026).

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