Fig. 2

Spearman correlations between total neurocognitive resilience (NCR) score and baseline clinical symptoms in the clinical high risk group. This figure displays six scatter-plot graphs, each illustrating the Spearman correlation between the total NCR score and a different type of baseline clinical symptom in the clinical high risk (CHR) group. The total score of NCR is calculated as the sum of the NCR values from 8 cognitive tests, where each test has NCR values of − 1, 0, or 1, resulting in a score range from − 8 to 8. Top–left graph: It shows the relationship between the total NCR score and positive symptoms as measured by the SIPS. The Spearman correlation coefficient (r) is − 0.140, with a p-value < 0.001. The negative correlation indicates that as the total NCR score increases, the level of positive symptoms tends to decrease. The shaded area around the regression line represents the confidence interval, providing an estimate of the uncertainty around the correlation. Top–middle graph: This graph depicts the correlation between the total NCR score and negative symptoms by SIPS. The r value is − 0.222, with a p-value < 0.001. Similar to the previous graph, a negative correlation is observed, suggesting that higher total NCR scores are associated with lower levels of negative symptoms. Top–right graph: It illustrates the relationship between the total NCR score and disorganization symptoms as measured by SIPS. The correlation coefficient r is − 0.204, with a p-value < 0.001, indicating an inverse relationship between the total NCR score and disorganization symptoms. Bottom–left graph: Here, the correlation between the total NCR score and general symptoms by SIPS is shown. The r value is 0.128, with a p-value < 0.001. This positive correlation implies that as the total NCR score increases, the level of general symptoms also tends to increase, though the correlation is relatively weaker compared to the negative correlations seen above. Bottom–middle graph: This graph represents the correlation between the total NCR score and the total score of SIPS. The r value is − 0.242, with a p-value < 0.001, showing a negative relationship where higher total NCR scores are associated with lower total SIPS scores. Bottom–right graph: It shows the correlation between the total NCR score and the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) score. The r value is 0.229, with a p-value < 0.001. A positive correlation is observed, meaning that higher total NCR scores are related to higher GAF scores, indicating better overall functioning. Note: GAF, Global Assessment of Functioning score; SIPS, Structured Interview for Prodromal Syndromes. The r refers to Spearman correlation coefficient