'13 Reasons Why' brought in therapy dogs to help actors

Since its March release, 13 Reasons Why has become one of Netflix's most successful and talked-about original shows. The series deals with suicide, sexual assault, alcoholism and more, so it's understandable to take breaks while watching (seriously, take breaks), and also for the show to provide an outlet for the actors on set.

For at least one scene, the production team brought in therapy dogs to help actors decompress between takes.

"I wasn't around, but they had therapy dogs on set," Dylan Minnette told Popsugar. "There was a puppy per hour. They really tried to help out. The puppies helped."

"We cover so many intense issues," added Minnette's costar Katherine Langford, speaking particularly to one of the assault scenes in episode 12. But Langford emphasized that the show's themes are worth talking about -- not shying away from.

"It's only been after the show and after wrapping that I've gone 'Wow, we really did handle some really heavy stuff,'" Langford elaborated. "I'm really proud of how we handle it, because as you said we don't shy away from them."

13 Reasons Why is now streaming on Netflix.

If you want to talk to someone or are experiencing suicidal thoughts, text the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Here is a list of international resources.