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Trinity students gather by a campfire
outside the Murchison Hall
Photo by Nate Borchers
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Trinity students got to spend some time with chinchilla’s, lemurs and even a llama on Friday at the petting zoo set up near the Coates University Center as part of the Mental Health Week.
These animals are considered therapeutic and have been shown to help those dealing with mental illness, and students adored them.
"I do think that animals have useful medicinal purposes. There's just something about being around them that helps you feel calm and valued in a way," said Chelsea Runacres, a sophomore in Biology. "Even if you aren't currently experiencing a mental illness or know someone who is, the event still puts a smile on your face and helps you forget about the bad exam or assignment you might've just gotten back."
