Adaptation and Implementation of WHO’s Self-Help Plus (SH+) Across Populations: A Scoping Review

This scoping review aims to map the global evidence on the adaptation and implementation of the World Health Organization’s Self-Help Plus (SH+) intervention. Since its development in 2016 as a scalable stress-management program, SH+ has been delivered across diverse populations and settings, including humanitarian, healthcare, and community contexts. This review will synthesize evidence on target populations, formats and modes of delivery, digital adaptations, facilitator characteristics, and reported outcomes. Using the Arksey and O’Malley framework enhanced by Levac et al., and reported in accordance with PRISMA-ScR guidelines, the review will provide a comprehensive overview of the extent, range, and nature of SH+ implementation worldwide and identify gaps for future research.