Dr. med.
Silke Schwarz
Researcher
Faculty of Health (School of Medicine) | Chair of Medical Theory, Integrative and Anthroposophic Medicine
Dr Silke Schwarz is a research associate at the Chair of Medical Theory, Integrative and Anthroposophic Medicine.
Research
Studies and research projects:
- AWMF guideline on the prevention of dysregulated screen use in childhood and adolescence
The guideline contains both general and age-specific recommendations on screen media use. - Screen-free until three
A Germany-wide form of care in paediatric and adolescent practices - Screen-free - be part of it!
New form of care in paediatric and adolescent practices for the prevention & treatment of dysregulated screen media use - BLIKK 3-Media
Children and young people using electronic media - Put-Away-Your-Phone Card
Mindful media use in families – a parent-daycare project to promote offline family time - Media Fasting - Find your Balance
The IDEA – Find the media balance that is healthy for you!
Publications:
News
PÄD TO GO online training on 18 December 2025, 7:10 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
The guideline provides both general and age-specific recommendations on screen media use. In addition, there are recommendations for educators, parents and siblings and procedures for cases of excessive screen media use.
The lecture addresses the health consequences of screen media consumption in children and adolescents as well as specific recommendations for age-appropriate use.
World Goetheanum Forum 2025 in SEKEM
We invite you to actively engage with partners and practitioners worldwide in the Forum's work for sustainable development.
Family festival at the Goetheanum
How to accompany the changes in our children's development? A lecture by Dr Silke Schwarz as part of the Family Festival at the Goetheanum 2025.
129th German Medical Association calls for screen-free schools
The requirements are based on a guideline on screen media use that was developed at the UW/H
Freedom of choice for homeopathy in medical care remains
Homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine will continue to be covered by the statutory health insurance scheme.
Lecture on the topic of media awareness during pregnancy and breastfeeding by Dr Silke Schwarz
Current studies show that almost 50% of infants have contact with television and smartphones in the first year of life, with 40% of mothers using media to distract themselves.
Dr Silke Schwarz presents AWMF media guideline and screen-free up to 3 project at the "Growing up healthy" symposium
The symposium provides an overview of current developments, risks and opportunities, presents practical approaches to active media use
Dr Silke Schwarz talks about "Digitalisation and screen time in childhood" at the Diagnostics Symposium
The 29th Diagnostics Symposium is dedicated to aspects of nutrition, screen time, happiness, personal development, performance optimisation and dying and shows how these can be influenced.
How much screen time is appropriate for children?
A new guideline involving Witten/Herdecke University provides tips on how much screen time is appropriate for children.
Media consumption by children: Many parents underestimate the dangers
UW/H research project sheds light on harmful media consumption by young children.