Keith Earls reveals bipolar diagnosis: 'I didn’t know when I was Keith or Hank'

Earls traces his difficulties back to a first panic attack as a 12-year-old which followed the tragic, early passing of a young relative

Keith Earls. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Keith Earls has opened up about his mental health battle and diagnosis with bipolar II disorder in a strikingly candid interview that he hopes will help others with similar issues.

The Munster and Ireland veteran shared his story on the ‘Late Late Show’, tracing his difficulties back to a first panic attack as a 12-year-old which followed the tragic, early passing of a young relative.