Skip to main contentSkip to main content

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Overview

Open all pages about Chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) include mood changes such as depression, personality changes and memory problems.

If a GP thinks you have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), they may refer you to a specialist at a memory clinic for people with dementia.

Repeated concussions and head injuries, for example from contact sports like boxing, may increase your risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Treatment for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is similar to how dementia is treated. It cannot be cured, but your symptoms can be managed.

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of brain condition thought to be linked to repeated head injuries and blows to the head.

Page last reviewed: 29/12/2022
Next review due: 29/12/2025