Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
“Concussions = CTE” is a common belief, but it’s not what the science says. UCLA neurologist & neuroscientist Dr. William Flavin recently shared this important perspective with us. 👇
Concussions ≠ CTE.
Concussions are serious brain injuries and should always be taken seriously. But having a few concussions does not automatically mean someone will develop CTE.
Current research shows CTE is caused by repeated head impacts, but there is still much to learn why it occurs in some individuals and not others.
Those interested in helping expand research on concussions & CTE are invited to learn more and sign up for our research registry at concussionandcte.org/get-involved/participate-research
“Concussions = CTE” is a common belief, but it’s not what the science says. UCLA neurologist & neuroscientist Dr. William Flavin recently shared this important perspective with us. 👇
Concussions ≠ CTE.
Concussions are serious brain injuries and should always be taken seriously. But having a few concussions does not automatically mean someone will develop CTE.
Current research shows CTE is caused by repeated head impacts, but there is still much to learn why it occurs in some individuals and not others.
Those interested in helping expand research on concussions & CTE are invited to learn more and sign up for our research registry at concussionandcte.org/get-involved/participate-research
