detoxi Health

Societal Challenge

For around 22% of adults and 25% of children and young people in Germany, roughly 18 million people in total, digital media use becomes a problem, with consequences ranging from social isolation to concentration difficulties. Digital media are part of everyday life, so a healthy way of using them has to be learned. Existing offers are mostly digital detox apps for self-payers, without reimbursement by health insurers.

Solution

Berlin-baseddetoxi Healthhas developed a digital prevention course in which adults learn, step by step, to understand, manage and independently regulate their media behaviour, for a more mindful use of their smartphone. It builds on methods from cognitive behavioural therapy and stress management. In an evaluation with 920 participants, stress fell by 15% and well-being rose by 21%. The course is certified by the Zentrale Prüfstelle Prävention (ZPP), the statutory health insurers’ central body for prevention courses, and is reimbursed by statutory health insurers, up to 100% depending on the insurer. In December 2026, detoxi launches the Eltern-Medientrainer, an app for parents.