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Rivers treated soldiers suffering from?

  • Broken bones

  • Shell shock

  • Burn injuries

  • Amnesia

Answer

Shell shock, a term used during World War I to describe the psychological effects of combat, was a prevalent condition among soldiers. Rivers, a renowned neurologist and psychiatrist, played a pivotal role in treating these soldiers. He developed innovative therapeutic techniques, such as talking therapies and rest cures, to help them cope with the psychological trauma they had experienced.
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