Kalles, ElizabethGiosa, JustineMcAiney, CarriePerlman, Chris2024-04-042024-04-042024-03-08http://hdl.handle.net/10012/20417Older adult mental health is a priority in Canada, especially with the deleterious effects of COVID-19. However, there is a gap in knowledge about the mental health-related considerations and concerns that are important for supporting aging Canadians. Secondary framework analysis used deductive codes constructed from a critical mental health literature review, and inductive codes generated from n=268 previously gathered free-form survey responses from older adults, caregivers, and health/social care providers in Canada. Key considerations included 1) core principles that influence the experiences and outcomes of older adults; 2) societal and system-level factors affecting older adult mental health; 3) services, supports, and programs that were identified as valuable; and 4) mental health experiences and outcomes mapped to a mental health dual continuum model. The expert-by-experience identified considerations are key elements that can be used when developing/adapting resources to ensure they are appropriate, relevant, and effective for aging Canadians’ mental health needs.enAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/older adultagingmental healthmental well-beingCOVID-19framework approachPreprint