In 1966, John Money, Ph.D., initiated research at The Johns Hopkins Hospital that constituted an innovative approach to the treatment of psychosexual disorders. The research involved administration of antiandrogenic medication ("sex drive lowering medication") to men, and subsequently to some women, afflicted with such conditions. Psychosexual disorders, which include conditions such as exhibitionism, voyeurism and pedophilia are likely as prevalent as many of the more commonly recognized and diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. At the same time, they have also probably been among the most ignored in terms of research, training of qualified professionals to provide treatment, and treatment itself.

        In 1980, as an extension of Dr. Money's earlier work, a sexual disorders clinic was formally established at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. This was primarily the result of an initiative by Fred S. Berlin, M.D., Ph.D. and Ann Falck, R.N. The intent then, as now, was to provide quality clinical care in a setting that encouraged scholarly research and teaching. Subsequently, the clinic gained national prominence.

        In 1991, while continuing his work at Johns Hopkins with inpatients manifesting sexual disorders, Dr. Berlin established the "National Institute" as a free-standing private clinic. Today that clinic continues the tradition of providing care to patients with a variety of sexual disorders and now, to victims of sexual trauma, as well. It continues to be dedicated to the goal of learning more about prevention by learning more about offenders and their afflictions (particularly the paraphilias) and to learning more about helping those who have been sexually traumatized. Services offered include comprehensive psychiatric and forensic evaluations and consultations, individual, group and family therapy, pharmacotherapy, as well as seminars for professionals and the public.

        The clinic is not currently funded by either service grants or government assistance. Patient fees for service are the primary means of support. The Clinic does maintain a nonprofit foundation to which tax deductible contributions can be made in support of training and research and to help defray costs for needy patients.

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