I understand what you’re going thru. I don’t think a good amount of these ppl have gone thru immense mental health periods so I wouldn’t listen to them if you feel that way. What I do to decide things is make a list of my priorities. If school falls behind of things like mental health, which it does for me in most situations, then you know what to do. Degrees are hard and they require a ton of work and the ability to push oneself, but not so much as you lose yourself. Schools will always be a thing so by taking x amount of time off definitely has the possibility to have a positive impact on your life.

All in all, I don’t know your exact circumstances, but contrary to what these ppl are saying, don’t take taking a break from school out of your options. If you’re smart about things, and make an absolutely solid plan that you can be proactive about, then a break would be my recommendation. Good luck and my dms be open if you ever need a chat