Share 'I'm very upfront. I'm not a professional, I'm not a psychiatrist and I'm not going to be your counsellor, but I can definitely give you some thoughts and hopefully guide you in the direction of getting help.' Sam believes people going through difficult times often feel a strong connection with breakfast TV because mornings can be the most challenging part of their day. And due to the light-hearted nature of his segments, he finds that many people struggling to get out of bed because of depression rely on him to lift their spirits. 'A woman wrote to me and said she was planning to hang herself': The Seven presenter, 38, said it can sometimes be 'overwhelming' when so many people contact him asking for help