Research on the Design and Optimization of Community-Based Psychological Health Curriculum for Elderly from the Life Course Perspective

With the accelerating aging of China's population, a series of related challenges have become increasingly urgent. Addressing the mental health of older adults has emerged as a critical task in actively responding to population aging. Psychological Health education in senior education needs—and should—play a more significant role. From a life-course perspective, this study explores the design and optimization of mental health curricula tailored to older adults at different life stages and conditions, aiming to meet their practical needs, enhance life satisfaction, and promote healthy, active aging.