What was W. H. R. Rivers' profession?
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Psychiatrist
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Psychiatrist W. H. R. Rivers was a pioneer in the field of psychiatry. He is best known for his work on shell shock, a condition now known as post-traumatic stress disorder, which he observed in soldiers during World War I. Rivers developed new treatments for shell shock, and his work helped to raise awareness of the psychological effects of war.
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