What role does meditation play in managing symptoms of depression, like unreasonable irritation?

What can be done to prevent boxers like the missing Ugandan athletes who disappeared after the Commonwealth Games from being taken advantage of and making poor lifestyle choices?
Can two people share the exact same experience yet exist worlds apart in their understanding of it?
Do you have a secret spot where you like to relax after a long workout?
How does constant exposure to fear-mongering news affect people's emotions and perceptions of reality?