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<p>Summary Findings (N = 57).</p> Basil H. Aboul-Enein (16186322) Suha Ballout (25157693) Patricia J. Kelly (5452181) Medicine Biotechnology Sociology Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified Cancer Science Policy prioritize provider education involving cash transfers improved psychosocial outcomes perinatal mental health health professions education studies reported reductions interventions primarily focused health system strengthening malley &# 8217 community health workers included technology interventions health system integration &# 8217 health professionals studies worked integrated interventions future interventions wide range solving therapy solving skills significant impact scoping review saharan africa often delivered march 2026 infant level including cognitive high burden gaps remain future efforts economic impact depressive symptoms culturally relevant culturally appropriate comprehensive search behavioral therapy based programs <div><p>Maternal mental health (MMH) remains a critical public health issue across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Despite the high burden, access to culturally appropriate and evidence-based mental health interventions remains limited. This scoping review examines interventions targeting mental health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women across SSA countries. Guided by PRISMA-ScR and Arksey and O’Malley’s framework, a comprehensive search was conducted across 14 electronic databases for peer-reviewed intervention studies published in English between 2000 and March 2026. A total of 57 studies across 18 SSA countries were identified with interventions primarily focused on the individual or mother-infant level. The majority used strong research methods, with widely varying intervention content, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, problem-solving therapy, psychoeducation, and community-based programs, often delivered by community health workers, focusing on problem-solving skills, and involving cash transfers. While most studies reported reductions in depressive symptoms and improved psychosocial outcomes, few addressed scalability, health system integration, or cost-effectiveness. Few studies worked with health professionals or included technology interventions. A wide range of mental health interventions show promise in addressing perinatal mental health in SSA. However, gaps remain in scaling up sustainable, culturally relevant, and system-integrated interventions. Future efforts should prioritize provider education, health system strengthening, and evaluation of economic impact to enhance MMH outcomes across the region. To have a significant impact on perinatal mental health, future interventions that focus on cost-effectiveness, scalability, health professions education, and integration of technology are needed.</p></div> 2026-10-01T17:26:54Z Dataset Dataset 10.1371/journal.pmen.0000739.t003 https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/_p_Summary_Findings_N_57_p_/34047758 CC BY 4.0