Welcome to the SALUD Lab!
SALUD is a research team in the Department of Psychology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Co-directed by Bianca Villalobos, Ph.D., and Juventino Hernandez Rodriguez, Ph.D., the lab is dedicated to increasing access to evidence-based and culturally sensitive mental health services to underserved populations. This website provides an overview of our mission, research and services initiatives, and team members. Individuals interested in joining SALUD at the graduate, undergraduate, and post-baccalaureate levels are encouraged to learn more by exploring the website.
Lab News
October 2024
Dr. Villalobos received a presidential citation for advancing bilingual training in psychology at NLPA’s conference in Puerto Rico!
The Working Group on the Development of Bilingual Training Guidelines for Health Service Psychology Programs presented proposed guidelines during a workshop at the conference.
August 2024
The SALUD Lab is born! Drs. Villalobos and Hernandez Rodriguez moved to CA and began positions as Associate Professors at CSU Northridge!
September 2025
The SALUD Lab welcomes its two Master's Students, Emma McAdam and Katherine Jimenez!
Publication Alert
September 2025
Dr. Villalobos is proud to share her latest article in American Psychologist: "A Compendium for the 2024 APA Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology: Guideline Applications and Resources.
This compendium expands on the revised 2024 APA Guidelines for Telepsychology, offering practical examples and educational targets to support psychologists in applying the 11 updated competencies, from informed consent and data security to supervision and emerging technologies.
Please share with your networks!