Suicidal ideation, which is the desire to die with or without a specific plan, is an important step that needs more research because it is a well-established role as a precursor to suicide attempt. Risk factors for suicidal ideation (SI) are multifactorial and interrelated. 

If we are to understand the underlying risk factors for SI, individual factors such as age, racial and gender differences, and family function-related factors (e.g., family demographic, living arrangement, parent/caregiver characteristics, SES) must also be explored. To address this gap in the literature and reduce suicide rate in adolescents, the overall objective of this study is to understand the relationship between sleep problems and suicidal ideation, and the influence of key risk factors such as age, sex, race, and family-related factors that may play a role in suicidal ideation among adolescents. 

This proposed study aims to examine the relationships between potential factors (sleep, individual, and family-related factors) and SI in CA adolescents.