Topics: Medicine, Pharmaceuticals

Between conformity, collaboration and resistance >>> Conclusion of study on ‘Anthroposophic Medicine during National Socialism’ with volume 3 ‘Anthroposophic Psychiatry and Supportive Education 1933–1945’

23 October 2026 10:43

Documents from over 300 archives, private estates as well as archives of companies and institutions allow for a nuanced reassessment of the history of anthroposophic medicine, pharmacy, supportive education and psychiatry between 1933 and 1945. The stance taken by their representatives was individual, ranging from conformity to collaboration and resistance, both active and passive.

“A fulfilled life despite restrictions” >>> The contribution of Anthroposophic Medicine to older age healthcare

29 March 2026 11:39

Dealing with the health challenges of elderly people requires something other than a deficit-oriented view of ageing. Christian Schikarski, an internist with additional qualifications in anthroposophic medicine and experience in geriatrics, heads the Care Group ‘Old Age Culture and Geriatric Medicine’ in the Medical Section at the Goetheanum.

“The word ‘hopeless’ was not part of her vocabulary” >>> Ita Wegman’s 150th birthday

11 February 2026 15:16

The physician Ita Wegman was fully committed to taking on responsibility for sick people – therapeutically, socially and spiritually. On the occasion of her 150th birthday on 22 February 2026 a conference and a series of lectures were offered to honour the work of this important co-founder of Anthroposophic Medicine at the Goetheanum.

“Rooted in the relationship“: Series of short films on ‘The Art of Healing’ gives insight into Anthroposophic Medicine

24 March 2021 06:30

The film maker Benedikt Schulte presents Anthroposophic Medicine in a series of short films entitled ‘The Art of Healing’. The films provide an insight into the medical practice, inviting experts, researchers, students and patients to share their experiences and casting a light on the history of Anthroposophic Medicine.