Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Despite strong links between many physical illnesses and mental health conditions, most physicians in Bangladesh still lack the training to integrate both aspects in treatment - an issue many doctors openly acknowledged on Saturday.

Speaking at a seminar titled 'Interdisciplinary Dialogue to Promote Mental Health', organised by the Bangladesh Association of Psychiatrists (BAP) at a city hotel, doctors from various medical departments said the country faces a significant treatment gap because physical and mental health are rarely addressed together, reports UNB.

They noted that a large portion of patients suffer from underlying mental health issues, but most physicians are unable to provide appropriate psychological sup...