Can Social Work Interventions Improve Perinatal Mental Health Outcomes? A Systematic Review

Key Points

• Improved perinatal mental health outcomes were observed through social work interventions.
• Key evidence shows that targeted interventions significantly enhance mental health in this population.
• Systematic review of literature related to social work and perinatal mental health outcomes was conducted.
• Results support the need for integrating social work practices in perinatal care for better mental health.