#Emergency Care

The recent opening of the Kem and Carolyn Gardner Crisis Care Center in Utah signals a groundbreaking shift in how mental health emergencies are addressed in the United States, offering a model that could transform mental health care in Thailand as well. Dr. Bob Carter, CEO at University Health, highlights that this facility is the first of its kind, providing walk-in services without the stigma or delays often associated with emergency room visits. Instead of defaulting to emergency rooms ill-suited for mental health crises, similar care centers could provide a specialized, compassionate response.