25% of former football players who reported that they believed they had CTE also reported having suicidal thoughts Approximately one-third of former football players believe they have a ...

Perceived CTE is common among former professional football players and is associated with an increased prevalence of suicidality.

Streicher said that many contact sports athletes want to continue playing their sport even after learning the risk that CTE poses to their cognitive health. “I see a lot of retired football players ...