Upcoming National Presentation

APHA 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo

Addressing Postpartum Depression in Black Mothers: Equity-Centered CBT Strategies to Improve Maternal Mental Health Outcomes

Tahara DeBarrows, LMFT, will present at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2026 Annual Meeting and Expo in San Antonio, Texas. As the largest public health gathering of the year, APHA convenes approximately 11,000 public health leaders, clinicians, and researchers from around the world to address pressing health challenges under this year's theme: Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan.

Presenting under the Black Caucus of Health Workers, Tahara translates clinical research into actionable, culturally responsive CBT frameworks. Her session equips practitioners with equity-centered intervention strategies designed to improve screening accuracy, reduce maternal health disparities, and deliver evidence-informed care for Black mothers navigating perinatal mood disorders.

Session Specifics:

• Track: Black Caucus of Health Workers

• Session: Black Maternal, Adolescent, Child, and Family Health

• Date & Time: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM Central Time

• Location: Henry B. González Convention Center | San Antonio, TX