What is CTE?
CTE is a brain disease associated with repeated head impacts. It can currently be diagnosed only by examining brain tissue after death.
Is CTE a concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury diagnosed by a healthcare professional. It may resolve; CTE is a distinct disease linked to repeated head impacts.
What if I hit my head?
Tell a trusted adult and seek medical care for possible concussion symptoms. Follow your clinician’s return-to-play guidance; never hide symptoms.
Does every head impact cause CTE?
Research has linked CTE with repeated head impacts, but individual risk is not fully understood. No single exposure guarantees CTE.
How should families weigh sports risks?
Discuss risks, safety practices, and lower-contact alternatives with your family, coach, and healthcare professional. Your choice can change over time.
CTE & Sports FAQs
CTE Learning Resources
Ten Ways Student-Athletes and Families Can Navigate CTE Risk
