Conversely, Past PTSD ≤ 5 y exhibits negative correlations, particularly for Emotion-Focused (Rho = −0.26; Figure 4C) and Overall scores (Rho = −0.17; Figure 4D), demonstrating that elevated CASP-9 levels in the acute phase impair emotional regulation and overall coping capacity. This evidence concerns the gene CASP9 and post-traumatic stress disorder.