Joining Releaf in early 2024, Dr Vijay Delaffon is a consultant psychiatrist who specialises in assessing and treating mental health conditions. With over a decade of experience as a psychiatrist combined with involvement in medicinal cannabis treatment over the past few years, Dr Delaffon brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Releaf patients. His background as an addiction psychiatry specialist and training programme director with the NHS underscores his understanding of the mental health challenges faced here in the UK and the treatments that can be provided alongside medicinal cannabis.

Dr Delaffon was drawn to Releaf by the ability to help people with this remarkably effective treatment in improving the quality of life for individuals struggling with mental health conditions. His career highlights include significant achievements in addiction psychiatry and impactful leadership in clinical settings, all of which qualify him to contribute significantly to Releaf’s mission.