Is it ok to take a career break of 6 months or more for mental wellness or is that a red flag to prospective employers?

Good to take a break whenever you think it is necessary as it will refresh yourself to prepare for the next chapter

It is ok to have a break for mental wellness, health is wealth.

You could say its to spend time with parents/kids. if you can afford it, would be good to take a break and reset

Nothing wrong at all. Life is short, don't torture yourself over this. Short answer: Not all employers will look at this unfavourably, and you'd likely want to avoid those that do anyway.

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From one human being to another, I recommend focusing on these for a start:

(1) Ensuring you have sufficient funds to support yourself and your loved ones during this period, and

(2) Do up a plan of action before you enter this period, be it upskilling courses or certain wellness goals.

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More poetically, 休息是为了走更长的路 (getting sufficient rest is necessary for going far).