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!