What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy?

What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy?

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is generally thought of as a progressive (gradually increasing) degenerative (worsening) brain condition that is linked to repeated blows to the head over a long period of time. The condition has been found in athletes who take part in contact sports, military personnel exposed to repetitive blast injuries, and even victims of domestic violence. This brain damage causes changes in a person’s thinking, personality, mood and behavior.