Actor Shawn Yue reveals he suffered from panic disorder for six years

Shawn Yue's role as a man struggling with bipolar disorder in 'Mad World' earned him a Best Actor nomination at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 2017. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong actor Shawn Yue has explained why he has almost disappeared from the public eye for six years.

The Taiwan-based artiste made a rare public appearance at a branding event in Taiwan last Friday, disclosing that he suffered from panic disorder.