While that didn't mean he was ready to go in the backyard and play tackle football with his older brothers, it has served as a reminder to me ever since that people can be so much tougher than we ever give ourselves credit for.

But that doesn't mean even the strongest people don't ever fall down, so this is a timely reminder for anyone going through anxiety or depression that the tough thing to do is open up about it, to start a conversation.

I did a story this week with a man who is completing a loop of Australia on a postie bike to help prevent veteran suicide and something he said resonated.

"You're not weak if you're suffering depression and it's not weak to seek professional help, that's a sign of strength.

"Start a conversation, to chat with someone, that's the single most important thing you can do."

I'm not ashamed to admit I needed support when I was younger.

I was in my mid 20s and found my moods swaying like a flag in the wind, I had begun to invest too much of my self worth in the perception of what other people thought of me.

Seeing friends enjoying wasted summers on the beach while I was busy working would send me spiralling into bouts of isolation and anxiety.

My mind would fabricate conspiracies that people were set on leaving me out and instead of recovering gracefully, I'd brood over it and be moody - ironically resulting in people not looking to include me in things.

However, I spoke to a doctor and with regular sessions with a psychiatrist over a few months I learned some techniques to question my own motives and reactions.

I don't shy away from those lessons because they've helped shape who I am today.

Men's mental health week has recently wrapped up, but it's never a bad time for anyone - of any age or gender - to seek help if you need it.

Everyone needs a good support network around them and professional help can be the start to building that network.

Because then, much like my baby brother, with the right people holding you up, you won't break either.