Figure 2

Cortical volume correlated with MAAS scores. (A) The scatter plot shows the pattern of correlation between MAAS scores and the right precuneus. (B) The right precuneus exhibited a significant positive correlation with MAAS scores. (C) Mediation analysis: Path c is the total effect of the depression symptoms on the precuneus; path c’ is the direct effect of the depression symptoms on the precuneus; after controlling for MAAS scores, the product of the paths a and b (ab) is the indirect effect of the depression symptoms through MAAS on the precuneus.