Key Takeaways

  • CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) is a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, including concussions and nonconcussive impacts. 
  • People have varied experiences living with suspected CTE, and many symptoms are treatable. 
  • As a caregiver for someone with suspected CTE, it’s important that you and your loved one remain hopeful. Reach out if you need help!

Medically reviewed by Chris Nowinski, PhD
Co-founder and CEO, Concussion & CTE Foundation

What is CTE?

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease most often found in athletes, military veterans, and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma. Symptoms of CTE generally fall into three main categories:

  • Cognitive symptoms, including problems with executive function, impaired judgment, dementia, and more.
  • Mood and behavior symptoms, including aggression, impulse control problems, depression, anxiety, and more.
  • Sleep symptoms, including symptoms associated with REM behavior disorder, sleep apnea, and more.

Many symptoms are treatable, and we have a library of CTE resources to help patients and caregivers battling suspected CTE live full lives.

Learn More About CTE

CTE Guidebook
for Patients & Caregivers

If you’re concerned that you or someone you care about has suspected Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), please know that you’re not alone.

We designed our free CTE Guidebook for Patients & Caregivers to equip patients, caregivers, and families with a comprehensive array tools and resources to help to support yourself or a loved one.

Whether you’re just starting to explore concerns about CTE or CTE concerns have been on your radar for years, this resource can help you find a path forward.

The CTE Guidebook for Patients & Caregivers can be your foundation for developing action plans and making informed decisions. Download yours today and start building upon key concepts, such as fundamental knowledge, finding support, choosing evidence-based treatments, guidance for caregivers, and reasons to stay hopeful.

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What you need to know about CTE

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This is a collection of resources, tools, and educational materials around Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, CTE support, and treatment.

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Support for suspected CTE caregivers

CTE support doesn’t stop with the patient. It extends to families, loved ones, and caregivers, too.

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