Curated Videos on Neurodivergence
BBC, ARTE, DW, National Geographic - high-quality documentaries to understand ADHD, autism, depression and more.
Schizophrenia: Art, Hallucinations and the Brain
Artist Sue Morgan draws her hallucinations to get them out of her head. Diagnosed with schizophrenia 20 years ago, she meets Dr Sukhi Shergill at the Institute of Psychiatry in London, who uses MRI to look inside the brains of people living with schizophrenia. A short Nature documentary on art, illness and the brain.
Watch now →♾️ Autism
7 videosAutism: Understanding the Spectrum | DW Documentary
DW Documentary explores what being on the autism spectrum really means — from diagnosis challenges to everyday life. Thorough, respectful and widely watched.
Demystifying Autism and Overstimulation | BBC — Inside Our Autistic Minds
Chris Packham meets autistic people and helps them create personal films explaining what's really happening inside their autistic minds — overstimulation, sensory overload and more.
Inside Our Autistic Minds | BBC Select
Presenter and environmentalist Chris Packham, himself on the autism spectrum, meets autistic people at key turning points in their lives. He helps them express creatively how they sense and interact with the world, and introduces them to specialists who can answer their questions.
Why I Wouldn't Change My Asperger's | Chris Packham - BBC Stories
TV presenter Chris Packham was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome in his 40s. In this BBC Stories short, he explains how the condition shapes the way he sees the world and why he wouldn't want to change it.
Atypical Learning — Autism & Neurodivergence at University (Award-Winning Documentary)
Director Masina Taule'alo, herself on the autism spectrum, interviews neurodivergent university students about how they experience social structures, learning environments and identity. A multi-award-winning student documentary (Rome Prisma, Melbourne Documentary, Onyko Films, and more).
What Is Autism Masking? | BBC Documentary
BBC explores autism masking — why autistic people, especially women, hide their traits to fit in, and the severe mental health cost of doing so for years.
Life with Autism | DW Documentary
DW Documentary follows Markus, an autistic man, for an entire year. An intimate, honest portrait of daily life with autism.
🧠 ADHD
5 videosADHD: brain dysfunction or social issue? | ARTE
Is ADHD a disability or a strength? While some struggle with daily challenges, others highlight the richness of neurodiversity. ARTE explores both perspectives.
Why Do People With ADHD Behave The Way They Do? | BBC Horizon
BBC Horizon documentary. Prof. Katya Rubia at King's College explains the brain structures behind ADHD — why attention, impulse control and hyperactivity work differently.
Adult ADHD: a brain in turmoil | ARTE Regards
Scientists long believed ADHD only affected children and teenagers. In fact, 5% of adults are affected, often without knowing. This disorder causes lifelong difficulties that could largely be avoided, because reliable diagnoses and effective treatments do exist. Three real-life stories: Milena (Berlin), the Brown couple (Birmingham), and Dr. Schöttle (Hamburg, Asklepios clinic).
The Surprising Science of ADHD | BBC Documentary
Rory Bremner takes a deeply personal journey exploring the science of ADHD — genetics, brain imaging, medication and what it's really like to live with the condition as an adult.
The World's Most Distracted Brain? ADHD Explained | BBC
Another BBC documentary on ADHD exploring how the distracted brain actually works, what science says about attention and focus, and how people with ADHD navigate daily life.
♾️ Autism
2 videosThe Connection Between the Gut, Autism, and Mental Health | Autism Research Institute
A research lecture from the Autism Research Institute examining the growing scientific evidence linking the gut microbiome, autism, and mental health. The Study Team explores how gastrointestinal differences in autistic individuals may interact with mood, anxiety and behavior, and what current research suggests for clinical practice.
Autism spectrum disorders | Psycho | ARTE
A documentary series exploring psychological disorders and suffering. In this episode, autistic people powerfully express what their condition means to them.
💧 Depression
2 videosDepression | Psycho | ARTE
In Germany as in France, depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, and also one of the most treatable. Patients and specialists share their experiences.
What makes us depressed? | 42, the answer to almost everything | ARTE
A scientific exploration of the causes of depression: genetics, environment, lifestyle. Researchers share what we currently know about this widespread disorder.