Psychiatric problems of afghan refugees in delhi : a study on 152 outpatients.

A brief review of literature on psychiatric morbidity associated with migration is presented, with particular emphasis on the problems of political refugees. Initial experiences with 152 Afghan nationals attending the psychiatric outpatient department of a general hospital in Delhi during a period of 18 months are described supported by retrospective data from the records. Problems encountered in adequate assessment and management of these patients are highlighted. Need for prospective and longitudinal research on this group of patients is pointed out.