Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy:
The 27-year-old suspected gunman behind the recent deadly shooting inside the NFL’s headquarters building in New York City reportedly left behind a multi-page suicide note pointing to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) as a key factor in his actions.
- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain condition that happens after repeated head injuries.
- It causes the death of nerve cells in the brain, known as degeneration.
- CTE has been most commonly observed in athletes involved in contact sports such as American football, boxing, and hockey, as well as military veterans exposed to blast injuries.
- The condition typically develops years after repeated head trauma and worsens over time.
- Early symptoms may be mild or go unnoticed, often including depression or suicidal thoughts, aggression, mood swings, and personality changes.
- As the disease progresses, people may experience confusion, memory loss, and difficulty with planning or decision-making.
- In advanced cases, movement problems can also develop.
- CTE cannot be cured, but medicines and other treatments can help your symptoms.
