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To address this gap, we conducted a scoping review aiming to map and synthesize the existing literature on diet and depression in peri- and post-menopause. Methods: Studies were identified through Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CENTRAL, Web of Science, and Scopus. After deduplication in Covidence, two reviewers independently screened titles, abstracts, and full texts using predefined eligibility criteria. Data were extracted using standardized forms and presented in tables and figures. Methodological quality was assessed using the Cochrane RoB-2 for intervention studies and NHLBI tools for observational studies. Results: Thirty-eight studies met the inclusion criteria, including 29 observational and 9 interventional studies. Dietary patterns showed the most consistent associations with depressive symptoms, whereas findings for foods, nutrients, and other food components were inconsistent. Most observational studies had a moderate to high risk of bias, while over half of experimental studies were rated as low risk. Conclusions: Although limited by volume and poor methodological quality, existing evidence suggests that healthy diets may be protective against depressive symptoms in peri- and post-menopausal women, while unhealthy diets may increase risk. High-quality cohort studies and clinical trials are needed to guide future research and inform professionals working at the intersection of nutrition, psychiatry, and women\u2019s health. 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