Ivanka Mihalj is currently completing her Master’s degree in Sport, Exercise and Health with a specialization in Prevention and Health Promotion. As a research assistant, she is involved in the study “Physical Activity Counselling in In-Patients with MDD” (PACINPAT+), led by Prof. Dr. Markus Gerber and Lena Lauxtermann. The project focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of a physical activity counselling intervention for inpatients with depressive disorders within a multicenter randomized controlled trial. Its aim is to support the transition from inpatient treatment to everyday life and to strengthen positive experiences with physical activity. Her responsibilities include assisting with data collection and processing.