Paper Title
MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION MODEL: A SCOPING REVIEW
Abstract
Maternal mental health, particularly antenatal depression, poses significant challenges to both maternal well-being and fetal development. This scoping review explores various holistic interventions for managing antenatal depression.
A comprehensive literature review was conducted, identifying relevant studies published in the last five years using databases such as Scopus, PubMed, and ProQuest. Twenty-three articles were reviewed, examining interventions ranging from psychological therapies, e-mental health programs, complementary therapies, and family support.
Findings - The findings indicate that holistic interventions, including psychosocial support, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and family-based interventions, are effective in reducing depression symptoms and improving the emotional well-being of pregnant women without adverse effects on fetal development. Additionally, e-mental health platforms, such as the Motherly app, have shown promising results in offering accessible and affordable therapeutic support.
Complementary therapies, including acupuncture and yoga, also present potential benefits for stress reduction and emotional stability.
Conclusion - Overall, this review highlights the importance of a multifaceted approach to addressing maternal mental health to enhance both maternal and neonatal outcomes.