Psychiatric morbidity and substance use in migrant workers: A population based study.

Background: The prevalence of mental health problems and substance abuse in the migrant population is higher than the general population.

Aims And Objectives: To assess the prevalence and pattern of mental health issues and substance use in the migrant population and highlight the association with the reverse migration of migrant workers.

Methodology: The field staff visited the shelter homes for migrant population in four cities of Northern India (Chandigarh (UT), Bhatinda (Punjab), Panchkula (Haryana) and Jaipur (Rajasthan).