Sylvanna M. Vargas Rueda, Ph.D., MPH
Pronouns: she, ella
Principal Investigator | Assistant Professor | Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Department of Psychology
Collective Lab
College of Sciences
SDSU
Areas of Specialization
Disparities in Youth Depression and Suicide, Intersectional Minority Stress, Implementation Science, Mental Health Services
Certifications
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY3452)
Courses
PSY 850
Student Opportunities
I supervise undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, Master’s, and Ph.D. students with interests in youth depression and suicide disparities, intersectional minority stress/ discrimination, and the use of implementation science, digital mental health, and clinical interventions to prevent suicide among underserved communities.
Dr. Vargas will not be accepting a Ph.D. student for Fall 2025. She will be accepting an M.A. student.