[영문]This review explores the nature, scope and consequences of lossresulting from mental illness. Losses are described within fourkey themes: self and identity, work and employment opportunities,relationships, and future-oriented losses. In reflecting uponreview findings, several assumptions about loss are illuminated.Findings are situated within the cornerstones of recent mentalhealth reform, specifically a recovery-oriented approach andsocial inclusion. Particular attention is directed towards notionsof risk and responsibility and tensions in realizing the impact ofloss within an individualized recovery framework. Implicationsand recommendations for policy and practice are highlighted.