Management of Services for Health and Safety in the Canary Islands Publishes Collaboration Agreement with the College of Psychology of Tenerife
Canary Islands Collaborates with College of Psychology for Emergency Training
Overview
The Canary Islands' public health services have officially announced a new collaboration agreement with the College of Psychology of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This partnership aims to enhance training programs for emergency personnel, particularly in managing psychological stress and psychiatric emergencies.
Details of the Agreement
- Signed in May 2025 and approved in late November 2025.
- Allows psychologists from the college to provide specialized training, workshops, and practical exercises for emergency teams such as the Servicio de Urgencias Canario (SUC).
- Facilitates psychologists' access to the emergency operations room for training purposes.
- Ensures mental health support becomes integrated into emergency management.
- Emphasizes data protection and confidentiality, respecting all regulations, including the GDPR.
Goals and Impact
"This initiative seeks to equip emergency responders with psychological tools to handle stressful situations with more resilience, improving the quality of assistance in critical moments."
- Enhance the resilience and effectiveness of emergency responders.
- Improve the quality of assistance during critical moments.
- Support frontline workers dealing with crisis situations.
- Ultimately, aim to enhance public safety and emergency care services in the archipelago.
Broader Context
This move aligns with broader efforts in Spain to improve emergency response by combining medical and psychological expertise.
Summary
This collaboration signals a dedicated effort to better support frontline emergency personnel through psychological training and integrated emergency management, fostering safer and more effective crisis response.