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David Hawkins recommended niacin (vitamin B3) for depression.
In the brain, low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin are associated with depression. One of the building blocks of serotonin is the amino acid tryptophan, and one of the building blocks of tryptophan is niacin. Tryptophan also helps the body supply itself with niacin. If tryptophan is divided between serotonin production and niacin production, serotonin production is likely to be inadequate. Supplemental niacin and tryptophan can improve symptoms of depression.
Be aware that large doses of niacin can produce a "niacin rush", an increased flow of blood to the face making it temporarily red and tingly. It is not comfortable but it passes.
Meditation when depressed is difficult because there is just you sitting with whatever you are feeling, no distractions, no escape. It is difficult to raise your vibrations when you feel that bad.
So one option is to meditate on your depression, completely opening up to whatever feelings are present. We tend to resist this because we are afraid it might be painful. But sometimes the pain of resisting our feelings causes us more problems than the pain we are trying to avoid. So dive into those feelings and see what happens.
Peace.
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