Background As gatekeepers, parents can improve the uptake of mental health services among youth. This article asked whether providing parents with a presentation on computer‐based therapies is a feasible strategy to improve their knowledge, attitudes and uptake intentions. Method Parents completed a survey before, and immediately after, viewing a presentation on computer‐based therapies or an active control. Results Parents who viewed the computer‐based presentation reported significantly greater improvements in knowledge, perceived helpfulness, perceived benefits and intentions to access computer‐based therapies; and a significantly greater reduction in perceived problems, compared to active controls. Conclusions Information‐ and demonstration‐based presentations are a feasible method for improving attitudes towards computer‐based therapies for youth among parents in the community.